Nick Frentz | |
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| Member of theMinnesota Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Newman |
| Member of theMinnesota Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Sheran |
| Succeeded by | John Jasinski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1963-06-29)June 29, 1963 (age 62) Japan |
| Party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | North Mankato, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Macalester College William Mitchell College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Nick A. Frentz (born June 29, 1963) is an American politician and member of theMinnesota Senate. A member of theMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 18 in south-centralMinnesota.
Frentz was born on June 29, 1963,[1] and grew up inDavis, California, where he graduated from high school. He is the son of aMankato native.[2]
Frentz attendedMacalester College, graduating in 1984, andWilliam Mitchell College of Law, graduating in 1987.[3]
Frentz is a partner of Maschka, Riedy, Ries, and Frentz. Previously, he was a partner of Frentz and Frentz Law Offices, founded by his uncle and father, in Mankato. He is also a minority owner of Tandem Bagels, a local bakery and coffeehouse.[2]
Frentz was elected to theMinnesota Senate in2016. He served as assistant minority leader in 2021-22. In 2023, he became assistant majority leader and chair of the Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee.[4]
Frentz and his wife, Jill, married in 1989.[1] They have four children and reside inNorth Mankato.[3] He is Lutheran.[1]