Nick Frentz

Nick A. Frentz (born June 29, 1963) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 18 in south-central Minnesota.

Early life, education, and career
Frentz was born on June 29, 1963, and grew up in Davis, California, where he graduated from high school. He is the son of a Mankato native.

Frentz attended Macalester College, graduating in 1984, and William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in 1987.

Frentz is a partner of Maschka, Riedy, Ries, and Frentz. Previously, he was a partner of Frentz and Frentz Law Offices, founded by his uncle and father, in Mankato. He is also a minority owner of Tandem Bagels, a local bakery and coffeehouse.

Minnesota Senate
Frentz was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016. He served as assistant minority leader in 2021-22. In 2023, he became assistant majority leader and chair of the Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate Committee.

Personal life
Frentz and his wife, Jill, married in 1989. They have four children and reside in North Mankato. He is Lutheran.