Mark Wiens is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Wiens represents District 41A in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Cottage Grove and Lake Elmo and parts of Washington County, Minnesota. 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 School of Military Studies and earned a master of military art and science (MMAS) in theater operations. Wiens served in the United States Army for 30 years, followed by the Minnesota National Guard. Minnesota House of Representatives Wiens was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, following redistricting and the retirement of Republican incumbents Keith Franke and Tony Jurgens. Wiens serves on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees. Electoral history Personal life Wiens lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota with his wife, Tina, and their two children. References External links Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Year of birth missing (living people) Living people People from Lake Elmo, Minnesota University of Minnesota alumni United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni United States Army personnel Minnesota National Guard personnel