Lori Sturdevant
Columnist
OpinionSturdevant is a native of Dell Rapids, S.D., and a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been a member of Coe's board of trustees for 30 years. Sturdevant lives in St. Paul with her husband. They have three grown children.
Latest from Lori Sturdevant
Keep an eye on the Minnesota AG’s race for 2026
Keith Ellison seems ready and willing to take on the Trump administration. Still, if he seeks a third term, it’s likely to be close.
March 5, 2025
Sturdevant: For the love of democracy: While dysfunction permeates Minnesota, hope blooms in Maine
In the coastal state, Republicans and Democrats alike think that big money has too much political sway.
January 28, 2025
This Minnesota legislative session is poised to begin like 1971’s
May its impact, in the end, warrant a similar comparison.
January 11, 2025
Sturdevant: When departing Hornstein describes value of friendships, the incoming Legislature should listen
House members are going to need to shed some of their hyperpartisan bad habits.
December 13, 2024
Sturdevant: Returning his primary focus to the governorship, Walz enters the bonus zone
More than six years in that office is typical only in recent Minnesota history. The moment comes with tips and cautions.
November 8, 2024
Divided government at the Minnesota Capitol may sound good, but …
What really could result is persistent gridlock and diminished problem-solving capacity.
October 17, 2024
Sturdevant: How a good No. 2 prepares to be No. 1
Thoughts on Kamala Harris from former Minnesota Lt. Gov. Marlene Johnson.
September 21, 2024
Democrats, Chicago, 1968 and today — alike but different
Two Minnesotans who remember have hopes for a constructive convention this year.
August 16, 2024
Sturdevant: Returning his primary focus to the governorship, Walz enters the bonus zone
More than six years in that office is typical only in recent Minnesota history. The moment comes with tips and cautions.
November 8, 2024
Divided government at the Minnesota Capitol may sound good, but …
What really could result is persistent gridlock and diminished problem-solving capacity.
October 17, 2024
Sturdevant: How a good No. 2 prepares to be No. 1
Thoughts on Kamala Harris from former Minnesota Lt. Gov. Marlene Johnson.
September 21, 2024
Democrats, Chicago, 1968 and today — alike but different
Two Minnesotans who remember have hopes for a constructive convention this year.
August 16, 2024