Lori Sturdevant
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Democrats, Chicago, 1968 and today — alike but different
Two Minnesotans who remember have hopes for a constructive convention this year.
August 16, 2024
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What does revolutionary history tell us about this moment?
Let’s check in with Todd Otis, a former Minnesota legislator who’s written a story about that past.
July 11, 2024
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Could be — should be — the election year for a climate change focus
Perhaps you’ve heard the story before, but more than ever it bears repeating — and tweaking.
June 15, 2024
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Lori Sturdevant: Job One for an even-year Legislature gets demoted
The need for tending to infrastructure is due some fresh appreciation.
May 21, 2024
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Democrats, Chicago, 1968 and today — alike but different
Two Minnesotans who remember have hopes for a constructive convention this year.
August 16, 2024
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What does revolutionary history tell us about this moment?
Let’s check in with Todd Otis, a former Minnesota legislator who’s written a story about that past.
July 11, 2024
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Could be — should be — the election year for a climate change focus
Perhaps you’ve heard the story before, but more than ever it bears repeating — and tweaking.
June 15, 2024
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Lori Sturdevant: Job One for an even-year Legislature gets demoted
The need for tending to infrastructure is due some fresh appreciation.
May 21, 2024