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
Lori Sturdevant: In Rochester, a key political test of the bonding bill
The city wants a better convention center. So does the governor. But what about the city's state senator?
Updated: January 29, 2012, - 11:55 AM
Lori Sturdevant: Newt Gingrich's war on food stamps
The GOP candidate created outcry recently by calling President Obama a "food-stamp president."
Updated: January 25, 2012, - 05:06 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Many issues at the Capitol, but one is especially poignant
The state's first female American Indian legislator arrives at a key moment.
Updated: January 21, 2012, - 03:40 PM
The marriage amendment vote
The next 10 months are likely to be as contentious as Minnesotans have ever seen. What about afterward?
Updated: January 14, 2012, - 04:51 PM
What now for GOP? What now for women?
A conversation with Annette Meeks, a Minnesotan with connections.
Updated: January 07, 2012, - 04:47 PM
Lori Sturdevant: An editor's legacy
Charles Bailey set a high bar at the Minneapolis Tribune.
Updated: January 03, 2012, - 05:46 PM
A political earthquake, an effort to find footing
After Amy Koch's departure rocked the Capitol, legislators sought institutional integrity.
Updated: December 31, 2011, - 04:26 PM
GOP money woes: Trouble reach beyond one party
Democrats shouldn't celebrate Republicans' financial problems.
Updated: December 30, 2011, - 06:46 PM
Lori Sturdevant: It's rarely a luxury to be in need of charity
Still, there exists an age-old sense that the poor must prove that they're worthy.
Updated: December 24, 2011, - 03:58 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Capitol fix is urgent
Holiday gifts aren't the only things being unwrapped in St. Paul this week.
Updated: December 24, 2011, - 03:10 PM
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