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Minnesota Senator's Burglary Arrest Sparks Controversy

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Find out why Senator Nicole Mitchell's burglary arrest is making waves in Minnesota politics. Will she resign or stand her ground?

The arrest of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell on burglary charges has ignited a political firestorm in the state. Republicans are demanding a thorough investigation, while Governor Tim Walz has also expressed his interest in the case. Mitchell, who allegedly entered her stepmother's house through a basement window, remains defiant amidst growing pressure to resign. This incident adds to the list of at least six Minnesota legislators currently serving despite past arrests.

On the other side of the political spectrum, Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia is making positive strides. He is working on strengthening mentorship programs for school girls, and advocating for a Congressional Gold Medal for tennis legend Billie Jean King. Ossoff's dedication to empowering youth stands in contrast to the controversies surrounding Sen. Mitchell.

As the final month of the legislative session approaches, the impact of Mitchell's arrest on Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party remains uncertain. Will this break-in disrupt the party's agenda? Mitchell's adamant refusal to resign sets the stage for a tense political showdown in the coming weeks.

In the midst of these political upheavals, Senator Mark Huizenga from Michigan is engaging with the public through district office hours. This interactive approach to governance highlights the diverse ways in which senators connect with their constituents, amidst both positive and negative headlines.

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911 transcript in Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell's burglary ... (WCCO | CBS Minnesota)

A transcript from a 911 call is providing more details in the arrest of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglary.

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Minnesota Sen. Mitchell insists she won't resign as demands for ... (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Republicans exerted more pressure on Democratic senators to investigate Sen. Nicole Mitchell amid burglary charges, while Gov. Tim Walz said he also wants ...

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911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Nicole Mitchell's alleged ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Mitchell was dressed in black and admitted to entering her stepmother's house through a sliding basement window, according to the criminal complaint. Police ...

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Minnesota lawmaker's arrest is at least the 6th to hit state House ... (USA TODAY)

Mitchell is one of at least six Minnesota legislators who have been arrested and are still serving the state's Senate or House of Representatives, as first ...

Sen. Huizenga announces May district office hours (Michigan Senate Republicans)

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Mark Huizenga, R-Walker, has announced that he will conduct in-district office hours to meet with the public at three locations in ...

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911 transcript in Sen. Mitchell alleged burglary released: 'I tripped ... (FOX 9)

Authorities released the 911 call transcript that led police to arrest DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell during the early morning hours of April 22.

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Will a break-in put the brakes on the Minnesota DFL's state ... (MinnPost)

The more-immediate concern is how the arrest of Sen. Nicole Mitchell will affect the final month of the Minnesota legislative session.

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell 'does not intend to resign' as 911 transcript ... (Detroit Lakes Tribune)

Mitchell's stepmother called 911, armed herself with a steak knife and stayed on the line with the dispatcher for a short time until police arrived, ...

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Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Mentorship ... (Jon Ossoff)

Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to strengthen leadership and mentorship programs for middle- and high-school girls in ...

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Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Award Billie Jean King ... (Jon Ossoff)

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King. Sen. Ossoff is launching a push to pass the ...

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell: 'I do not intend to resign' over burglary charge (KSTP)

A DFL state senator charged with burglarizing her stepmother's home said in a new statement Thursday that she doesn't intend to resign, resisting calls from ...

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Full interview: Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Huntsville, politics, and the ... (WAFF)

48's Haley Baker sits ...

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Sen. Ujifusa and Rep. Kislak introduce bills to protect independent ... (What'sUpNewp)

Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Rebecca Kislak have introduced a pair of bills to protect Rhode Island's independent pharmacies as well as consumer choice for ...

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'High priest of policy': Sen. Whitehouse slams 'pompous' Gorsuch on ... (MSNBC)

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse joins MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss why Justice Clarence Thomas “remains a real problem” for the Supreme Court for not ...

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Sen. Dick Durbin secures grant for Illinois College nursing program (Jacksonville Journal-Courier)

Sen. Dick Durbin visited Illinois College to announce a $900011 grant to expand their nursing program and address the nursing shortage.

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Moderate Sen. Bill Dodd should withdraw misguided anti-charter ... (OCRegister)

California already has a stringent charter school approval process. Withdraw SB 1380.

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell arrest: What we know so far (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

A DFL senator accused of breaking into her stepmother's home to retrieve several of her late father's belongings has roiled the State Capitol and ...

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Sen. Warren meeting with local leaders in Springfield (WWLP.com)

22News began broadcasting in March 1953 providing local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Follow WWLP-22News on X @ ...

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Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Expand Children's Vision Care ... (Jon Ossoff)

Today, Sen. Ossoff announced he is delivering Federal funding to Vision To Learn, a nonprofit charity that provides vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to ...

Sen. Moran Demands Answers From Bureau of Indian Affairs ... (Senator Jerry Moran)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to an investigatory report released by a third-party government watchdog organization, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) ...

Sen. Tedisco Emcees Missing Persons Day Ceremony With Mary Lyall (Saratoga TODAY Newspaper)

Albany— Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) earlier this month emceed the 21st annual Missing Persons Day Ceremony at the NYS Museum and Cultural Edu...

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Sen. Ossoff Working to Help Georgia Farmers Export More Products ... (Jon Ossoff)

Sen. Ossoff is working to bring Republicans and Democrats together to pass the bipartisan Specialty CROP Act of 2023, legislation he co-sponsored to support ...

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Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Automotive Workforce Development ... (Jon Ossoff)

Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to strengthen workforce development programs in Atlanta. Today, Sen.

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Sen. Manchin speaks to local postal workers at spring seminar (WVVA TV)

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) ...

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Sen. Bennet urges more federal spending for outdoor recreation (4CornersTV)

WASHINGTON – Sen. Michael Bennet wrote a letter this week urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand funding from the Community Facilities Program ...

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Akansh Sen murder case: Tell us what you have done to bring back ... (The Indian Express)

For the murder of Akansh Sen, co-accused Harmehtab Singh Farid was sentenced to life imprisonment till end of natural life by the Chandigarh trial court.

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