Mike Sieben

Michael R. Sieben (born June 23, 1946) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 51B from 1973 until 1982. Mike is the brother of Harry A. "Tex" Sieben, a former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the father of Katie Sieben, a former Minnesota State Senator.

Early life and education

Sieben was born on June 23, 1946, and grew up in Hastings, Minnesota. He attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a B.S., and later attended law school at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a J.D. in 1973.

Career & Minnesota Legislature

Prior to being elected to the House, Sieben served six years in the United States Army Reserve. He also served on the Minnesota Constitutional Study Commission as a researcher and on the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority.

Sieben was first elected to the House in 1973, and was re-elected in 1975, 1977, 1979 and 1981. During his time in the Legislature, Sieben served on many committees, including: Appropriations (Chair), Commerce and Economic Development, Judiciary, Metropolitan and Urban Affairs and Rules and Legislative Administration.

Sieben was also a practicing attorney, having served as a partner at Sieben Polk, based in Hastings, Minnesota.

Personal life

Sieben and his wife have three children. He was born into a family active in Minnesota politics. He is the father of former State Senator Katie Sieben and the brother of Harry Sieben, who also served in the Minnesota Legislature during the 1970s and early 1980s. A second generation lawyer, Sieben's father, Harry Sieben Sr., served as chief clerk of the U.S. District Court in Minnesota and was active in Minnesota state politics.

Sieben is a Catholic.

  • "Sieben, Michael R. "Mike" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  • https://www.leg.state.mn.us/archive/LegDB/Articles/all6SessWeeklyProfile.pdf
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