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Minnesota Senate Majority at Stake: Mitchell’s Resignation Triggers Special Election, Anderson’s Death Adds Another

Minnesota Senate Majority at Stake: Mitchell’s Resignation Triggers Special Election, Anderson’s Death Adds Another

Minnesota Senate Majority at Stake: Mitchell’s Resignation Triggers Special Election, Anderson’s Death Adds Another The political landscape of the Minnesota Senate has been dramatically reshaped, with control of the chamber now hanging in the balance following two significant developments. State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) is set to resign by August 4th, her decision coming after a jury found her guilty of first-degree burglary and felony possession of burglary tools on Friday. Her attorneys confirmed her intent to step down on…

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Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Resigns After Burglary Conviction

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Resigns After Burglary Conviction

Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell Resigns After Burglary Conviction Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has officially announced her resignation following her recent felony burglary conviction. The decision comes after a highly publicized trial that concluded with her conviction. Mitchell, who represented her district in the Minnesota Senate, faced intense scrutiny after the charges were brought against her. Her resignation marks a significant development in Minnesota’s political landscape. 阅读中文版 (Read Chinese Version) Disclaimer: This content is aggregated from public sources online….

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Minnesota State Senator Convicted of Felony Burglary Resigns

Minnesota State Senator Convicted of Felony Burglary Resigns

Minnesota State Senator Convicted of Felony Burglary Resigns Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has officially resigned from her position following her conviction on felony burglary charges. The Democratic lawmaker, who represents a suburban district east of St. Paul, had faced growing calls for her immediate departure since a jury found her guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. Mitchell’s lawyer confirmed her resignation, which aligns with her previously stated plan to step down by early August to finalize…

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Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell Convicted on Burglary Charges

Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell Convicted on Burglary Charges

Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell Convicted on Burglary Charges Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has been found guilty on two counts of burglary following a multi-day trial at Becker County District Court in Detroit Lakes. The verdict, delivered after a high-profile proceeding, marks a significant legal outcome for the sitting legislator. During the trial, Senator Mitchell testified that she entered her stepmother’s home only to conduct a welfare check, maintaining her innocence against the felony charges. Despite her defense, the jury…

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Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman Honored in Private Funeral Service Following Tragic Assassination

Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman Honored in Private Funeral Service Following Tragic Assassination

Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman Honored in Private Funeral Service Following Tragic Assassination Mourners gathered today for the private funeral service of Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota lawmaker whose assassination in a shocking act of political violence has reverberated across the nation. The ceremony, held privately, was livestreamed to allow the public to pay their respects. Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home earlier this month….

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Former President Biden Honors Slain Minnesota Legislator, Visits Injured Colleague

Former President Biden Honors Slain Minnesota Legislator, Visits Injured Colleague

Former President Biden Honors Slain Minnesota Legislator, Visits Injured Colleague Former President Joe Biden was in Minnesota this Friday and Saturday, paying solemn respects to State Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert, who were tragically killed in a politically-motivated attack earlier this month. The former president joined hundreds at the Capitol in St. Paul on Friday for the couple’s lie-in-state, ahead of their funeral on Saturday. Biden was seen at the Capitol at approximately 4:20 p.m….

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Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Beloved Dog Lie in State, Drawing Hundreds

Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Beloved Dog Lie in State, Drawing Hundreds

Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Beloved Dog Lie in State, Drawing Hundreds ST. PAUL, Minn. – In an unprecedented and poignant tribute, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, along with their golden retriever, Gilbert, lay in state at the Capitol in St. Paul. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the couple, who were tragically shot and killed, an attack that also mortally wounded their beloved dog, Gilbert. Gilbert, who was put down due to severe injuries sustained in…

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