Wayne Stenehjem was born in Mohall, North Dakota. He graduated from Bismarck High School in 1971 and Bismarck State College in 1972. He attended the University of North Dakota and the UND School of Law, graduating in 1977.
Stenehjem was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1976 and served two terms there until 1980 when he was elected to the North Dakota Senate. He served in that capacity until 2000 when he became Attorney General of North Dakota.
Wayne Stenehjem Children
Wayne Stenehjem had only one son with his wife Beth Bakke Stenehjem.
Meet Wayne Stenehjem’s Only Son, Andrew Stenehjem
He was married to Beth Bakke Stenehjem and has one son, Andrew. Wayne kept his family out of the public domain and hence much information is not known about him.
Wayne Stenehjem died on Friday, January 28, 2022. Senator John Hoeven said in a statement: