Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Arrested on Burglary Charges

Senator Nicole Mitchell faces legal and ethical scrutiny after allegedly burglarizing her stepmother's home to retrieve personal items.

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on April 22, 2024, for allegedly burglarizing her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes.
Mitchell, accused of taking her late father's ashes among other items, faces a first-degree burglary charge with a potential 20-year prison sentence.
Following her arrest, Mitchell has been stripped of her committee assignments and barred from caucus meetings pending further investigation.
Senate Republicans attempted to bar Mitchell from voting, but their efforts were defeated by party-line votes.
Mitchell maintains her innocence, attributing her actions to concerns over a family member's health and claiming wrongful accusations.