A tip of the hat to a Capitol stalwart

By Lori Sturdevant Star Tribune

May 4, 2010 — 5:38pm

For 25 years, no Capitol journalist has done more than Eric Eskola of WCCO radio to keep Minnesotans aware and abreast of state government's impact on their lives. By helping keep Minnesota citizens informed, he's made this a better state. My hat's off to him as he announces that he'll soon leave WCCO.

Lori Sturdevant is a retired Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist who has written about Minnesota government and politics since 1978. She is also the author or editor of 11 books about notable Minnesotans.

lori.sturdevant@startribune.com 612-673-4505

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