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
Executives mean business on Vikings stadium
U.S. Bank CEO Richard Davis and Ecolab CEO Doug Baker and finally go public about their support for a new stadium.
Updated: April 24, 2012, - 08:31 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Reform bill is getting sawed in half
The MAGIC act, a streamlining effort, may be up against the dark art of partisanship.
Updated: April 21, 2012, - 07:09 PM
Goodell’s visit highlights stadium stakes
In meetings with the governor, legislators and the Editorial Board, the NFL commissioner stressed the stadium deal needed to get done now.
Updated: April 20, 2012, - 03:55 PM
Sharp strategy for MnSCU. One catch ...
The Legislature isn't at the table, and there are questions about whether it's even willing to be.
Updated: April 14, 2012, - 05:01 PM
Too much debt? Not if state uses Pawlenty’s limit
The absence of a bonding bill from Tuesday's House and Senate calendars has the Capitol buzzing about the delay in action on the session's marquee bill.
Updated: April 03, 2012, - 06:56 PM
State Capitol 'is crumbling'; who will act?
Battle lines are being drawn over what will be a significant expenditure and disruptive project.
Updated: March 31, 2012, - 04:47 PM
Redistricting pits party mates -- and genders
Among the five emotion-laden intraparty legislative contests spawned by redistricting this spring, the headliner will be Saturday.
Updated: March 27, 2012, - 08:10 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Same-day registration for voters is on the block
Its demise would be a likely practical effect of the voter ID requirement.
Updated: March 25, 2012, - 06:11 AM
Can one color outside lines at the Capitol?
That hasn't been the case under GOP, and it doesn't seem to be changing.
Updated: March 17, 2012, - 04:23 PM
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