The first day of a felony burglary trial for a Minnesota senator was dominated by jury selection Monday in Becker County District Court. Sen. Nicole Mitchell is accused of burglarizing her

Sen. Nicole Mitchell is facing charges of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.

A high-stakes trial is now underway for a Minnesota state senator. DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell faces two felony burglary counts. Prosecutors say she broke into her stepmother's home. Mitchell says she was checking on a loved one with Alzheimer's.