Harold Levander News Today

The reality is that today’s state government is corrupt. Influence peddling thrives at our State Capitol with the full support of leaders from both parties.

Beyond the megatrends and demographics, Minnesota’s politics and policies often have been shaped by the personalities on the stage.

Minnesota is one of just a handful of states that does not charge sales tax on clothing — a bit of tax policy thats so well known that it attracts tourists.

The demise of the Citizens Board in 2015 was a blow to transparency and decisionmaking.

Thats I what often heard voters say to the late senator. Theyre right.

For Durenberger, there was no higher honor in life than to be called upon by the people of Minnesota.

<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="http://www.metro.us/durenberger-former-us-senator-from-minnesota-dies-at-88/"></div>ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88. Durenberger’s health had declined in recent months, his longtime spokesperson Tom Horner said. Horner told The Associated Pre...

Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.

ST. PAUL, Minn.—Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican, died Tuesday at age 88. Durenberger’s health had ...

Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger has died at age 88. Durenberger was a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics. His longtime spokesperson says his health has declined