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Mitchell Found Guilty

By Dave Bishop Jul 18, 2025 | 4:21 PM

Senator Nicole Mitchell following her arrest. (Becker County Jail)

(Detroit Lakes, MN) — A Becker County jury has found DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools.

The case stems from an incident in April 2024, when she allegedly broke into her stepmother’s home. On the first-degree burglary charges, Mitchell faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Mitchell testified she entered the home only to check on her stepmother, Carol Mitchell, not to steal anything.

The jury’s decision could have significant implications for her political future and the balance in the Minnesota Senate.