Mark Wiens

Mark Wiens (born January 6, 1963) is an American politician who served from 2023 to 2025 in the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Wiens represented District 41A in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Cottage Grove and Lake Elmo and parts of Washington County.

Early life, education and career Wiens received his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Minnesota. He attended the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies earning a Master of Military Art and Science (MMAS) in theater operations.

Minnesota House of Representatives Wiens was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran for an open seat created by legislative redistricting. He narrowly lost the race to Bethany Cox, receiving 48.8% of the vote.

Political positions Wiens supported legislation directing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide Lake Elmo with enough water to meet demand due to water use issues.

Electoral history

Personal life Wiens lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with his wife, Tina, and their two children.