Minnesota State Senator Denies Stealing After Being Charged With Burglary

‘This has been a true tragedy for our family and my hope is it can return to being a private matter,’ Ms. Mitchell said.
Minnesota State Senator Denies Stealing After Being Charged With Burglary
The Minnesota State Capitol building, on June 20, 2020. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
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Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell has denied any wrongdoing after being arrested on Monday at a home in Detroit Lakes.

Police received a call around 4:45 a.m. and found Ms. Mitchell inside the home during their search. The Becker County Attorney’s Office has charged the Democrat with first-degree burglary following her arrest.