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: Achievement gap -- a disaster in slow motion
Like any disaster, it will require a community response -- one the U's new president could lead.
Updated: December 17, 2011, - 04:00 PM
Minnesotans study German energy choices
Germans willing to pay more not to use nuclear power. Why?
Updated: December 14, 2011, - 02:26 PM
Older Minnesotans need a new way to afford care
Six well-versed Minnesotans say they're worried that a majority of the state's seniors and their families are unprepared for their futures.
Updated: December 10, 2011, - 04:43 PM
Grad rates up at the U
The latest stats are consistent with a trend of steady improvement in the past decade.
Updated: December 10, 2011, - 04:33 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Saluting a torchbearer for women
Bonnie Peace Watkins will soon retire from the Minnesota Women’s Consortium.
Updated: December 07, 2011, - 04:38 PM
A humdinger of a vote is coming up in Minneapolis
Tuesday's District 59 DFL primary is a race chock-full of powerful interests.
Updated: December 03, 2011, - 04:20 PM
Lori Sturdevant: Pregnancy and job discrimination
This is an issue that many women thought was long past. Unfortunately, complaints on the rise.
Updated: November 30, 2011, - 10:13 AM
Student debt may be America's next big crisis
The problem is particularly acute in Minnesota. To navigate past this mess, we'll need a capable guide.
Updated: November 26, 2011, - 04:56 PM
Keep headlights on for holiday weekend driving
That may be a habit instilled 50 years ago, when then-Gov. Elmer Andersen initiated a safe driving campaign he called “Lights On for Safety.”
Updated: November 21, 2011, - 06:15 PM
Tobacco bonds: A high-priced revenue alternative
Borrowing against future tobacco lawsuit settlement proceeds turned out to be an expensive way to pay for state government.
Updated: November 19, 2011, - 04:19 PM
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