Saturday January 5, 2013
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.
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Recent content from Lori Sturdevant
Catholics, Lutherans and voter ID
Let's hear what two of Minnesota's prominent faith-based social service agencies have to say:
Updated: September 08, 2012, - 05:28 PM
Amendment foes take political blue ribbon
At least, that's how the level of energy and interest looked one recent day at the State Fair .
Updated: August 29, 2012, - 10:47 PM
In turmoil, a modern Duluth is emerging
Too many good things going on to be overshadowed by a legislator's tryst.
Updated: August 25, 2012, - 07:04 PM
What's interesting this election year is what's absent
The IP isn't fielding potential spoiler candidates in races for Congress.
Updated: August 20, 2012, - 07:44 PM
Can the Iron Range still make a stand?
That's the question in this week's Eighth District DFL primary.
Updated: August 11, 2012, - 05:16 PM
Humphrey, the effective Happy Warrior
As a statue is dedicated to the memory of Minnesota's most famous U.S. senator, former staffers recall what made him able to overcome partisanship and get things don
Updated: August 04, 2012, - 07:40 PM
Women win office as much as men (but they run less)
Three out of five men say they expect to run for office someday, compared with just a third of women.
Updated: August 04, 2012, - 07:39 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Party endorsement needed? Debatable.
Actually, if it comes down to a narrow group vs. the broader electorate, the answer is easy.
Updated: July 28, 2012, - 06:10 PM
On the ballot in August: Allen Quist and Rick Nolan
Besides showing that older candidates can run energetic campaigns, these two voices of experience bring useful perspectives.
Updated: July 14, 2012, - 05:59 PM
Lori Sturdevant: In recognition of history, a move to the future
An important exhibit marks the anniversary of the U.S.-Dakota War.
Updated: July 07, 2012, - 05:01 PM
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