Minority Whip of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 6, 2021
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Majority Whip of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
January 6, 2015 – January 7, 2019
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 1A district
In office
January 4, 2011 – January 6, 2021
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born
(1954-06-28) June 28, 1954 (age 70)
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Political party
Spouse
Roxanne
Children
3
Residence(s)
Roseau, Minnesota, U.S.
Concordia College
North Dakota State University
Occupation
educator, claims adjuster, legislator
Dan Fabian (born June 28, 1954) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 1A from 2015 to 2019 and as Minority Whip from 2019 to 2021. He represented all of Kittson, Roseau, and Marshall Counties, as well as portions of Pennington County in the northwestern part of Minnesota.
In 1972, Fabian graduated from Fargo South High SchoolinFargo, North Dakota. In 1976, he graduated from Concordia CollegeinMoorhead, receiving a B.A. in Biology, Health, and Physical Education. In 1989, Fabian earned his M.A in Education and Physical Education from North Dakota State UniversityinFargo.[1] He has been at teacher at Roseau High SchoolinRoseau since 1976. Fabian is the track and cross country coach as well. He is also a crop hail insurance claims adjuster.[1] Active in his community, he is a member of the Roseau Lions Club, secretary of the Roseau Youth Hockey Association, a member of the Northland Range and Gun Club, a volunteer youth coach, a member of his church council, and a member of the National Rifle Association of America. He is also a board member of the Minnesota State High School League Region 8A Committee.[2]
Fabian was first elected to the House in 2010 and re-elected in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018.[3] He did not run for re-election in 2020 and was succeeded by John Burkel. In 2021, Fabian was elected the mayor of Roseau, Minnesota.[1]
2018 Minnesota State Representative- House 1A
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
Stephen R. Moeller
4768
28.84
Dan Fabian (Incumbent)
11762
71.14
2016 Minnesota State Representative- House 1A
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
George Nyakasi Bass
4982
25.66
Dan Fabian (Incumbent)
14417
74.24
2014 Minnesota State Representative- House 1A
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
Bruce Patterson
4864
32.82
−6.96
Dan Fabian (Incumbent)
9942
67.09
+6.92
2012 Minnesota State Representative- House 1A[4]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
Bruce Patterson
7370
39.78
Dan Fabian (Incumbent)
11146
60.17
+1.52
2010 Minnesota State Representative- House 1A[5]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
±%
5707
41.22
Dan Fabian
8119
58.65
For the 89th Legislative Session, Fabian is a part of the:
For the 88th Legislative Session, Fabian was a part of the:
For the 87th Legislative Session, Fabian was a part of the:
Fabian was sworn in on January 4, 2011. On January 6, 2015, he became the Majority Whip.
Fabian is married to his wife Roxanne. They have 3 adult sons: Mark, Erik, and Jason. They also have 4 grandchildren.
State Representative - District 1A
2011 - 2021
