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Lori Sturdevant

Editorial writer and columnist
Phone: 612-673-4505
Lori Sturdevant writes editorials and a weekly column about topics she has covered for more than 30 years, state government and politics. She joined the Minneapolis Tribune as a summer replacement reporter in 1975, returned as a reporter in 1976, and was lead Capitol reporter and a newsroom assignment editor before joining the editorial staff in 1992. A native of South Dakota, Lori is a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and a member of that institution’s Board of Trustees. She has been the editor or co-author of seven books, including “A Man’s Reach: The Autobiography of Elmer L. Andersen.” Her latest book, "The Pillsburys of Minnesota," was published by Nodin Press in April. Lori lives in Minneapolis with her husband; they have three grown children.

Recent content from Lori Sturdevant

Short take: What really kills jobs

Taxes are a piece of the equation.

Updated: May 17, 2011, - 10:19 PM

Two parting pleas for state higher ed

If life were fair and Minnesota were still "the state that works," Robert Bruininks and James McCormick would be spending their last weeks at their respective academic helms collecting accolades.

Updated: May 14, 2011, - 08:47 PM

Financial threat doesn't dampen U goundbreaking

No sign of worry as ground was broken for the third of three big new research facilities.

Updated: May 12, 2011, - 09:41 AM

Some budget solutions are a breeze

Hint: We're talking about the state equivalents of yacht subsidies.

Updated: May 07, 2011, - 05:56 PM

Budget bill delays raise questions

Conference committee action on budget bills has slowed to an imperceptible pace.

Updated: May 04, 2011, - 01:47 PM

Just say no to wedge politics

Efforts like the proposed ban on same-sex marriage will not make this state great.

Updated: April 30, 2011, - 06:24 PM

Sturdevant: Etched in stone

Not many Minnesotans get to see their names engraved in bronze somewhere on the State Capitol grounds. On Wednesday, Tom Swain of Lilydale had that thrill for the second time -- with the same plaque.

Updated: April 27, 2011, - 06:15 PM

GOP leads state's rights charge

The "tenthers" are at it again at the Legislature.

Updated: April 26, 2011, - 09:19 PM

An outside-the-box idea for Minnesota nonprofits

Bonds would be sold, and the return on investment would be measured. Tricky but innovative.

Updated: April 16, 2011, - 09:25 PM

Short take: How rare is raising taxes among the states?

Plenty of states have raised taxes to cope with the Great Recession.

Updated: April 13, 2011, - 08:04 PM

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