Burglary charge filed against Minnesota lawmaker over alleged plan to get late father’s items


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www.dglobe.com— State Sen. Nicole Mitchell made her initial appearance in Becker County District Court late Tuesday morning

InForum—Burglary charge filed against Minnesota lawmaker over alleged plan to get late father's items. State Sen. Nicole Mitchell is due to make an initial appearance in Becker County District Court later Tuesday.

USA Today—Minnesota senator charged with burglary says she was retrieving late father's ashes. Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, said her arrest on burglary charges came as she was sneaking into the home of a relative with Alzheimer's.

CBS News—Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell burgled stepmother's home to get father's ashes, sentimental items, charges say. DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.On Tuesday, the Becker County Attorney's Office charged 49-year-old Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, with first-degree burglary.According to police, officers were called at about 4:45 a.m. Monday to a residence off Granger Road and Long Avenue after the homeowner called 911 to report a burglary in progress.Police say Mitchell was found inside, arrested and...