Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Arrested for Suspected Burglary at Home of Her Father's Widow

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota United States of America
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on April 22, 2024, in Detroit Lakes for suspected burglary.
Mitchell's father's widow resides in the house where she was arrested.
Mitchell worked as a TV meteorologist for KSTP and Minnesota Public Radio before her political career.
The incident occurred at a home off Granger Road and Long Avenue.
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Arrested for Suspected Burglary at Home of Her Father's Widow

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, a first-term Democrat representing Woodbury and part of Maplewood, was arrested on April 22, 2024, in Detroit Lakes for suspected burglary. The incident occurred at a home off Granger Road and Long Avenue after the homeowner reported a burglary in progress to the police.

According to multiple sources including Valley News Live, KVRR, Minnesota Reformer, and CBS News, Mitchell was born in Fargo but raised in Woodbury. She announced her run for Minnesota State Senate in January 2022 and was elected later that year. Prior to her political career, Mitchell worked as a TV meteorologist for KSTP and Minnesota Public Radio, as well as a commander in the Air National Guard's 126th Weather Flight.

The arrest came as a shock to many including Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson who released a statement expressing his disappointment and expectation of consequences both legally and in her role at the legislature. The Senate DFL Caucus also declined to comment on the situation pending further information.

Mitchell's father's widow resides in the house where she was arrested according to a Senate DFL source. The Legislature is currently on recess for Passover until Wednesday.

The exact charges against Mitchell have not yet been filed, and it remains to be seen how this incident will impact her political career.



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It remains to be seen how this incident will impact her political career.
  • The exact charges against Mitchell have not yet been filed.

Sources

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury was arrested on Monday morning in Detroit Lakes for suspected first-degree burglary.
    • The arrest occurred at a home on Granger Road.
    • Mitchell is a senator in her first term and vice chair of the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee.
    • She is also a former TV meteorologist for KSTP and Minnesota Public Radio, as well as a commander in the Air National Guard’s 126th Weather Flight.
    • The arrest was first reported by KVRR-TV, a local station based in Fargo, North Dakota.
    • Mitchell’s father’s widow resides in the house where she was arrested according to a Senate DFL source.
    • The Legislature is currently on recess for Passover until Wednesday.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson released a statement expressing shock over the news of Mitchell’s arrest and expecting consequences both legally and in her role at the legislature.
    • Nicole Mitchell was born in Fargo but raised in Woodbury, MN.
    • She announced her run for Minnesota State Senate in January 2022 and was elected later that year to serve as senator for MN District 47, representing Woodbury and part of Maplewood.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Sen. Mitchell was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary in Detroit Lakes on April 22, 2024.
    • The arrest occurred at a residence off Granger Road and Long Avenue after the homeowner reported a burglary in progress.
    • Sen. Nicole Mitchell was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term as a Minnesota State Senator.
    • She has previously worked as a TV meteorologist and a commander with the Air National Guard.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

  • Unique Points
    • State Sen. Nicole Mitchell was arrested for 1st degree burglary in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on Monday morning.
    • Police Chief Steve Todd took 49-year-old Nicole Mitchell to the Becker County Jail.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

  • Unique Points
    • Democratic senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested for first-degree burglary in Becker County on Monday.
    • A woman, later identified as Mitchell, was found inside the home when officers arrived.
    • Mitchell remained behind bars as of Monday afternoon.
    • Nicole Mitchell is serving her first term as a DFL state senator and is the vice chair of the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee.
    • Before entering politics, Mitchell was a television meteorologist in the Twin Cities.
    • Mitchell also serves as a lieutenant commander in the Air National Guard.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Democratic senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested for first-degree burglary in Becker County on Monday.[
    • Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury was arrested on Monday morning in Detroit Lakes for suspected first-degree burglary.
    • Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary in Detroit Lakes on April 22, 2024.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication