Burglary Trial Begins Monday for Senator Nicole Mitchell in Detroit Lakes

The burglary trial of Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell is set to begin this Monday in Detroit Lakes after multiple delays, including the assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and the legislative session. Mitchell faces charges of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools, accused of breaking into her stepmother's home in 2024 to retrieve her late father's belongings, a claim she denies as a misunderstanding. Jury selection will start Monday morning, with opening statements potentially beginning that afternoon, and the trial is expected to last about a week. Mitchell has pleaded not guilty, and lawmakers from both parties have called for her resignation, with Democrats removing her from caucus meetings and committee assignments. The case has attracted significant public and media attention, with continuous coverage promised by local news outlets. Court documents reveal officers found Mitchell in the basement wearing black, and a crowbar was discovered at the scene.