Tag: Minnesota Senate
Senator gives first interview after surviving attempted assassination, endorses Fateh for...
A Democratic state senator who survived an attempted assassination just six weeks ago has endorsed one of his legislative colleagues in the Minneapolis mayoral...
Sen. Bruce Anderson, longtime Republican state lawmaker, dies at 75
State Senator Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, according to a statement from Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks.
"I’m saddened...
Sen. Nicole Mitchell announces resignation following burglary conviction
Senator Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, has announced she will resign from the Minnesota Senate next month. Her announcement comes just days after she was convicted...
Sen. Nicole Mitchell found guilty of first-degree burglary, possession of burglary...
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, was found guilty of first-degree burglary in a stunning conclusion to a legal saga that began more than a year...
Nicole Mitchell testifies in her own defense, says she was in...
The burglary trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, continued Thursday with Mitchell testifying in her own defense.
In April 2024, Mitchell was arrested and charged...
Senator calls for reforms following raids in yet another fraud scheme
A Minnesota senator is renewing his calls for establishing a statewide Office of Inspector General following allegations of fraud in another state program.
As Alpha...
Bodycam video from Nicole Mitchell’s arrest played in court during senator’s...
The burglary trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, continued Tuesday with opening statements from both the prosecution and the defense. Additionally, jurors watched body-camera...
Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial begins in Detroit Lakes with jury...
The long-anticipated burglary trial of State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, began Monday with jury selection. The trial is expected to continue through the week...
Slew of new laws, new state budget take effect today
A whole host of new laws—many of which are tied to the $66 billion state budget lawmakers approved earlier this month—went into effect on...
‘Devastated and heartbroken’: Fundraisers launched for Hoffman, Hortman families
A Minnesota state lawmaker and his wife continue to recover after they were the targets of an attempted assassination early Saturday morning in Champlin.
On...