Detroit Lakes

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The unusual resignation announcement means Mitchell will continue to represent her constituents for up to two weeks as a convicted felon.

The verdict will almost certainly change the makeup of the state Senate, where Democrats currently hold a 34-33 majority.

Mitchell is hoping that a mix of just enough contrition and explanation for her erratic behavior will spur empathy from jurors, who may have experience with family upheaval.

Police failed to seize several pieces of evidence from Mitchell and mishandled a crowbar that’s the source of one of the felony charges.

Nicole Mitchell has pleaded not guilty to first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools, after police say she broke into her stepmother’s home on April 22, 2024.

Mitchell was arrested in April 2024 in Detroit Lakes after police allege they found her in her stepmother’s basement around 4:45 a.m. She claims she was attempting to retrieve some of her late father’s possessions.

The Detroit Lakes boys and girls teams won the Class 2A state golf tournaments. The Walker-Hackensack Akeley boys won the 1A title, and Pequot Lakes' Genevieve Birkeland is the girls 2A champ.

Nine Northern Minnesota teams advanced in total, plus another 40+ individuals from 26 Northland schools. The state golf tournament begins Tuesday.

Wastewater and drinking water projects in Aitkin, Detroit Lakes, Eveleth, Crosby and Tower will protect public health and improve water quality.