Mark Stenglein
Stenglein, 45, was raised in St. Anthony Village, graduaated from Fridley Grace High School in 1974, from St. Thomas University in 1978 and was awarded a Master's in international management from St. Thomas in 1989. He spent several years working in the Middle East in accounting-related areas. He opened a business leasing offices to independent businesspeople in 1989, selling it in 2000. He was elected as Hennepin County commissioner in 1996.

Stenglein is married (Lynette) and has three children.

Recent Stories and Interviews:

9/7/01 - Campaign Focus: City Finances
9/5/01- Candidates debate in MPR forum
8/21/01- Candidates debate affordable housing issue
8/15/01 - Candidates press Sayles Belton during lively debate.
8/13/01 - Affordable housing theme binds candidates.
August 13, 2001 - Meet the Candidate series on MPR's Midday. (Listen)