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
Farewells at the Capitol
Among those who have left or are leaving are legislators who care more about results than credit -- which brings us to education.
Updated: March 10, 2012, - 04:41 PM
Just deal with the purple elephant in the room
The sooner we get the Vikings stadium issue out of the way, the sooner we can focus on our biggest challenge: Human capital.
Updated: March 03, 2012, - 04:19 PM
Redistricting -- it's like musical chairs, with the chairs in motion
This week's redistricting will get candidates hopping -- to defend their loyalties, at least.
Updated: February 23, 2012, - 06:57 PM
The pitter-patter of bipartisan feet?
I thought I might have heard that at the State Capitol -- but it's so hard to tell.
Updated: February 18, 2012, - 04:15 PM
House Republicans lift the cushions to look for money
A business tax reduction would be financed by a cut in the rental credit.
Updated: February 11, 2012, - 04:42 PM
Remember when this state had a primary?
My sources do, and this is the tale they tell about the campaigns of 1952 and '56.
Updated: February 04, 2012, - 04:53 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Candidates and payrolls
Questions about about what should be disclosed.
Updated: January 31, 2012, - 03:25 PM
Short take: Think Small, learn well
Some welcome news about early childhood education.
Updated: January 30, 2012, - 03:12 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Confirmation threat -- GOP revenge?
State Senate GOP leaders are threatening to deny Ellen Anderson's confirmation to head Public Utilites Commission. Partisan tit-for-tat should end.
Updated: January 29, 2012, - 06:13 PM
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