Pete Stauber is a prominent American politician and retired law enforcement officer representing Minnesota’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Born Peter Allen Stauber on May 10, 1966, in Duluth, Minnesota, he grew up in a hockey-oriented family environment that shaped much of his early life and interests.
A Republican, Stauber has built a career bridging sports, public safety, and public service, drawing from his roots in northern Minnesota.
Siblings
Pete grew up in Duluth as part of a large hockey family with five brothers, making him one of six boys in the household.
Among his notable brothers are Robb Stauber and Dan Stauber.
Robb, a younger brother, had a distinguished hockey career, playing in the National Hockey League and later serving as an assistant and head coach for the United States women’s national ice hockey team, including leading the team to successes such as an Olympic gold medal.
Dan Stauber is also recognized within family and hockey contexts.
Career
Stauber’s professional journey began with hockey.
After graduating from Duluth Denfeld High School, he earned a Division I scholarship to Lake Superior State University, where he played as a left wing and served as team captain.
In 1988, he helped lead the Lakers to an NCAA Division I national championship, a highlight of his collegiate career.
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Following graduation with a bachelor’s degree in criminology, Stauber played professionally in the Detroit Red Wings organization for three seasons in the minor leagues before retiring from hockey in 1993.
Transitioning to law enforcement, he joined the Duluth Police Department in 1995, rising to the rank of lieutenant and serving for over two decades until 2017.
During this time, he also entered local politics, serving on the Hermantown City Council from 2001 to 2005 and again from 2011 to 2013, and then as a St. Louis County Commissioner from 2013 to 2019.
In 2018, Stauber successfully ran for Congress, winning the seat for Minnesota’s 8th district.
He has since been reelected multiple times, currently serving his fourth term.
In Congress, he focuses on issues relevant to northern Minnesota, including economic development, natural resources, and public safety.
Accolades
As a college hockey player, Stauber was part of Lake Superior State University’s 1988 NCAA national championship team, where he played a starring role as alternate captain and forward.
His time in the Detroit Red Wings system added to his credentials as a professional athlete.
In law enforcement, his long tenure and leadership as a lieutenant in the Duluth Police Department reflected his commitment to community safety.
Politically, Stauber’s electoral successes include decisive wins in 2018 and subsequent reelections in 2020, 2022, and 2024, often with increasing margins in a competitive district.
He has also championed notable legislation, such as authoring the bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 1980 U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team, which included Minnesota players and was signed into law.
Additionally, his advocacy for causes like medical research for Down syndrome, personalized by his son Isaac, earned him the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s 2023 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award.
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