Jim Metzen | |
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| 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 | October 26, 1943 South St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | July 11, 2016 (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 |
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.
Metzen died on July 11, 2016 from lung cancer in South St. Paul, Minnesota, aged 72.