12 Facts About Jim Metzen

James P Metzen was an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate.

Jim Metzen is a former Vice President of Community Affairs at Key Community Bank, which has branches in Inver Grove Heights and South St Paul.

Jim Metzen's father, Butch, was a union organizer and one-time Dakota County Commissioner.

Jim Metzen was a member of the South St Paul City Council from 1967 to 1974.

Jim Metzen was first elected to the Senate in 1986 after serving 12 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Jim Metzen was President of the Minnesota Senate from 2003 to 2011.

Jim Metzen was chair of the Senate Business, Industry and Jobs Committee from 2007 to 2011, chair of the Senate Telecommunications, Energy and Utilities Committee from 2001 to 2003, chair of the Senate Governmental Operations and Veterans Committee from 1995 to 2001, chair of the Senate Governmental Operations and Reform Committee from 1993 to 1995, and chair of the Senate Economic Development and Housing Committee from 1991 to 1993.

Jim Metzen resided in South St Paul with his wife, Sandie.

Jim Metzen's brother, David, is a former University of Minnesota hockey standout, and a former regent of the University of Minnesota.

Jim Metzen wrote a letter of apology for the incident to Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller and his peers.

In September 2015, Jim Metzen was diagnosed with a recurrence of lung cancer.

Jim Metzen began oral chemotherapy at his home shortly thereafter.