Dr. John Brandl ’59 discussed state policy with columnist Lori Sturdevant in the June 28, 2008 edition of the Star Tribune.  Brandl is a Ph.D. economist,  political scientist,  SJU distinguished professor of public policy, former professor and dean of the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and  a former state representative and state senator .  View Star Tribune Article.