Jim Metzen

James P. "Jim" Metzen (October 26, 1943 – July 11, 2016) was an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). He represented District 52, which includes portions of Dakota County in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.^[1]

Jim Metzen
46th President of the Minnesota Senate
In office January 7, 2003 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Don Samuelson
Succeeded by	Michelle Fischbach
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district 39th (1987–2013)
In office January 6, 1987 – July 11, 2016
Preceded by	Conrado Vega
Succeeded by	TBD
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39B district 52A (1975–1983)
In office January 7, 1975 – January 5, 1987
Preceded by	Ray Pavlak
Succeeded by	Bob Milbert
Personal details
Born	(1943-10-26)October 26, 1943 South St. Paul, Minnesota
Died	July 11, 2016(2016-07-11) (aged 72)
Political party	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)	Linda (divorced) Sandie
Children	2
Residence	South St. Paul, Minnesota
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Occupation	retired banker, retired businessman, legislator

Metzen died on July 11, 2016 from lung cancer in South St. Paul, Minnesota, aged 72.^[2]