Former Republican State Senator Dave Durenberger has died at 88 years old.
Durenberger was born in St. Cloud and won a special election in 1978 to become a U.S. Senator. He served in the Senate until 1995.
Durenberger was known for his expertise on health care policy and remained focused on health care issues after he left the Senate.
Tom Horner, a former Republican strategist who worked for Senator Durenberger both as press secretary and chief of staff, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Durenberger’s life and legacy.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.
MPR News is not just a listener supported source of information, it's a resource where listeners are supported. We take you beyond the headlines to the world we share in Minnesota. Become a sustainer today to fuel MPR News all year long.
Transcription services provided by 3Play Media.