Two senior statesmen reflect on public life and civic engagement

Durenberger, Eichten and Mondale
Former Sen. David Durenberger, left, and former Vice President Walter Mondale, right, discussed their lives in public service at an event at the College of St. Benedict March 16. MPR's Gary Eichten, center, moderated the discussion.
Photo by Maude Cooper, courtesy of the College of St. Benedict

Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger discuss their experiences in public life and the need for civic engagement.

The discussion was sponsored by the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement at St. John's University.

Midday host Gary Eichten moderated the discussion.

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