Patricia Lopez
Editorial Writer
OpinionLopez can be heard frequently offering political analysis on the Playing Politics podcast, a joint venture between the Star Tribune Editorial Board and WCCO-AM. Lopez previously worked at the Cincinnati Enquirer, Roanoke Times, Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times.
Latest from Patricia Lopez
Playing Politics podcast: New budget, same gridlock
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal was met with Republican reluctance. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
January 27, 2021
Gov. Tim Walz on Minnesota's future: 'The clock is ticking'
Gov. Tim Walz spoke with the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez on the challenges facing Minnesota.
September 5, 2020
Why I'm obsessed with the Instant Pot's home-cooking magic
The popular small appliance has a fan base for a reason: It cooks many foods well.
February 8, 2018
It's prime time for the versatile egg
Whether it's spring brunch or Easter breakfast, the egg suits the season far beyond scrambled and poached.
March 29, 2012
Pawlenty's eager to veto DFL taxes
The Senate and House passed a plan that includes a $435 million tax increase, and there's the rub.
May 11, 2010
Republicans: Huckabee surges to a critical win
Mike Huckabee scored an impressive victory, capping one of the most remarkable come-from-nowhere triumphs in recent history.
August 19, 2009
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Attorney Eric Magnuson is named new chief justice
The prominent appellate lawyer has led the judicial selection commission for Gov. Pawlenty. He will be the first person who is not a justice to take the top job in decades.
August 19, 2009
Pawlenty exhorts GOP to restore optimism of Reagan era
Speaking at the state party's convention, the governor said people deserve leaders "who are hopeful, optimistic, decent" and called upon Republicans to provide that leadership. Beforehand, he again demurred on talk of his vice presidential prospects.
August 18, 2009
Recount: Results certified, Franken up, but no senator yet
Al Franken's 225-vote lead was unanimously certified by the state Canvassing Board, but Norm Coleman's planned court challenge will keep Franken from taking his seat when the Senate convenes today.
August 14, 2009
Pawlenty tests out national message
Tim Pawlenty is on the road again, speaking to GOP groups as he tries to revitalize his party and his presidential prospects.
July 26, 2009
The wait is agonizing for Coleman, Franken
The candidates and their staffs are keeping their phones close by because they know the ruling could come any day now, ending a seven-month odyssey.
June 25, 2009
Unallotment scraps state campaign funding program
Common Cause Minnesota is looking at the elimination of the Political Contribution Refund program as a way to go to court over Gov. Pawlenty's plan to balance the budget.
June 23, 2009
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