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

Urgency for a better-trained Minnesota workforce

Lori Sturdevant: We’re going to need one that’s world-class. It’s the key to surviving the gray tsunami.

Updated: March 09, 2013, - 06:18 PM

Minnesota school IOU: Why now's the time to repay

Doing so gets Minnesota’s fiscal house in order for the next economic shock.

Updated: March 02, 2013, - 05:12 PM

Minnesota lawmakers won't be rushed on gay marriage

Lori Sturdevant: The push is on for marriage equality, but it's a politically delicate task.

Updated: February 16, 2013, - 06:01 PM

Dayton's leadership style: Right for the times?

Lori Sturdevant: He says he's open to ideas. If that's the case, Minnesota could end up in the proper place.

Updated: February 09, 2013, - 08:03 PM

Edina legislator battles for gas tax increase

Ron Erhardt has switched from GOP to DFL, but hasn't given up fight for transportation investment.

Updated: February 02, 2013, - 07:01 PM

Gov. Dayton -- a man with a plan

The business community zeroes in on the part it really, really doesn't like.

Updated: January 26, 2013, - 05:28 PM

The year we attend to early ed?

Why it matters, why it's gotten the shaft in the past and why this legislative session could be different.

Updated: January 19, 2013, - 07:39 PM

Straight talk: This might hurt a bit

State governments, including one near you, must be prepared to dole out disappointment in these times.

Updated: January 14, 2013, - 10:34 AM

Guide to a DFL-led legislative session

Just one party is in power, but then, this was never a party of one mind.

Updated: January 05, 2013, - 05:43 PM

Marriage is probably on ice for now

Despite talk, recognition for same-sex couples likely isn't on the DFL agenda.

Updated: November 17, 2012, - 04:49 PM

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