[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statements after the passing of former United States Senator David Durenberger.

“I am grateful to have called Senator Durenberger a friend,” said Governor Walz. “His work on health care reform saved lives. He was deeply kind, generous, and honest, and he put his work on behalf of Minnesota above all else. He valued collaboration and bipartisanship in the spirit of improving peoples’ lives – I will be forever grateful for his service to the state of Minnesota.”

“Senator David Durenberger was a tireless leader for Minnesotans and a true friend and mentor,”
said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.

“As a senator, he was driven by a commitment to bipartisanship, good faith, and a strong desire to improve the lives of Minnesotans. As a leader, he always sought to show kindness to others and find the common threads holding us all together. His kindness and humanity will be deeply missed. His family and loved ones will remain in our thoughts and prayers.”