DETROIT LAKES, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – State Senator Nicole Mitchell, facing a first-degree burglary charge in Becker County, released a statement addressing her arrest. Mitchell, representing Woodbury as a DFL senator, was arrested after being discovered in her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home’s basement. Despite appearing in court and being released on the condition not to contact her stepmother, Mitchell maintains her innocence.
In her statement, Mitchell expresses empathy for families dealing with Alzheimer’s and associated paranoia, citing a concerning medical situation involving a family member. She entered the home to check on this relative, familiar with the residence from past visits over 20 years. Mitchell denies accusations of theft and appreciates the support from friends and colleagues during this challenging time.