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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

Lori Sturdevant: Gosh, you'd think the pay equity issue was solved

Well, it has been -- where law requires it. Which is why the law should stay.

Updated: February 19, 2011, - 07:42 PM

Lori Sturdevant: Will the state Senate again be the voice of reason?

Taxes Committee chair Julianne Ortman says she 'came here to find some long-term solutions.'

Updated: February 12, 2011, - 04:41 PM

Lori Sturdevant: New crowd, same old gridlock

Bipartisanship took a beating at the State Capitol Thursday, as DFL Gov. Mark Dayton quickly rejected the GOP majority's bill...

Updated: February 10, 2011, - 07:36 PM

Lori Sturdevant: Vision for land, water

Four state agencies share overlapping, muddled responsibility for water management. Heard that before?

Updated: February 08, 2011, - 08:53 PM

Lori Sturdevant: Water planners call for a vision

Star Tribune Four state agencies share overlapping, muddled responsibility for water management. Heard that before? It was 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom...

Updated: February 07, 2011, - 05:35 PM

Lori Sturdevant: A state on the move, destination unknown

Without a keen eye on data and a clear vision for the future, how can Minnesota produce a sound budget?

Updated: February 05, 2011, - 07:18 PM

Lori Sturdevant: Doug Head's lasting imprint

Minnesotans born in the last 40 years can be forgiven for not knowing the name Douglas Head. The last Republican to...

Updated: February 03, 2011, - 07:47 PM

Lori Sturdevant: Singing the second-place DNC blues

Star Tribune Minneapolis came in second, leaders of the local bid to win the 2012 Democratic National Convention were assured Tuesday...

Updated: February 01, 2011, - 01:30 PM

Lori Sturdevant: What happens when higher ed is cut further?

It's wrong to consider academia unproductive or somehow less urgent, but there's room for reform.

Updated: January 29, 2011, - 06:18 PM

Lori Sturdevant: Bachmann, Pawlenty and shades of 1968

Star Tribune Two Minnesotans from the same divided party run for president. One is the establishment favorite, articulate and hyper-ambitious but...

Updated: January 26, 2011, - 05:16 PM

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