Kirk Stensrud | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 42A district |
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Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 4, 2011 |
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Preceded by | Maria Ruud |
Personal details | |
Born | March 1962 Bloomington, Minnesota |
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse(s) | Wendy |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
Alma mater | Bethel University |
Profession | small business owner, legislator |
Religion | Evangelical Christian |
Kirk D. Stensrud (born March 1962) is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represents District 42A, which includes portions of western Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A Republican, he is the owner of Fish Window Cleaning in Edina, and a former medical salesperson.[1][2]
Stensrud was first elected to the House in 2010, unseating incumbent Rep. Maria Ruud by just 107 votes after a recount. He currently serves on the Commerce and Regulatory Reform, the Jobs and Economic Development Finance, and the State Government Finance committees.[3]
Stensrud graduated from Bloomington Lincoln High School in Bloomington, then went on to Bethel University in Arden Hills, earning his B.A. in Business. He and his family are active members of Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie.[4][5]