Podcast appearances and mentions of Nicole Mitchell

The Operator digs into the case of a Minnesota State Senator who ended up deciding her authority entitles her to burglarize a home in the name of... caretaking? Nicole Mitchell went from weathergirl, to senator, to villain... wearing the entire look-book of a vaudeville burglar to boot! In the Happy Ending, we meet the sweetest old lady who has ever had a restraining order placed on her. This one is weird, then hilarious, then weird again... then hilarious. Enjoy! Hugs.

Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat representing a district east of St. Paul, has been convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother's house. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nicole Mitchell was caught hiding in the basement of her stepmother's home in April 2024 after breaking in dressed in all black and holding a flashlight with a sock over it. Mitchell was apparently upset over being left out of her late father's will and claimed she was looking for some items she wanted because her stepmother wouldn't return her calls. Mitchell, a Minnesota State Senator, was charged with burglary and went on trial earlier this month. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the body-worn camera footage in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:If your child, under 21, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or fatty liver disease, visit https://forthepeople.com/food to start a claim now! Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Producer:Jordan ChaconCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell has resigned, 10 days before she'd initially announced, following her conviction for breaking into her stepmother's home. Mitchell, a DFLer who represents Woodbury, initially said after her conviction last week that she would step down Aug. 4. The Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022 will no longer lead use of force training for the department.In record numbers, mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile virus in all seven counties of the Twin Cities metro.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Gracie Stockton. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

Twin Cities public television, or TPT, is laying off some of its staff. In an email to employees Tuesday, President Sylvia Strobel said, “Due to the loss of federal funding, we have made the decision to reduce our staff.” The email did not say how many people were let go. It said those impacted were notified Tuesday morning and their last day is Wednesday. Last week, Congress approved a recission bill that cut 1.1 billion dollars from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.In Minneapolis, racial justice and police accountability leaders are criticizing city leaders for promoting a police officer who shot and killed a young man during a no-knock raid in 2022. Sgt. Mark Hanneman became a trainer several months after he shock Amir Locke, who was sleeping at an apartment when police burst in.A jury in Minneapolis has convicted two more members of the Highs street gang of racketeering. The men are among more than 100 defendants charged in a federal anti-gang effort.The chair of the Metropolitan Council, a long-time transportation leader in the state, will step down in September. More than a dozen people called for the shutdown of the Hennepin County trash incinerator outside a Hennepin County Board of Commissioners committee meeting Tuesday. State Sen. Nicole Mitchell is due to be sentenced Sept. 10 following her burglary conviction. The first-term DFLer was found guilty on a pair of burglary charges last week. They stemmed from a 2024 break-in at her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home.Hundreds of clinic workers at Essentia Health locations return to work Wednesday after a two-week strike. Nurses at several Twin Ports-area clinics are negotiating their first union contracts and they say Essentia is bargaining too slowly. Essentia has agreed to add more bargaining dates.

State Sen. Bruce Anderson will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery next week. Anderson died unexpectedly Monday at age 75. State Sen. Nicole Mitchell is due to be sentenced in September following her burglary conviction. Hundreds of Essentia clinic workers in northern and central Minnesota will go back to work Wednesday after a two-week strike.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

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Is Omar Fateh the beginning of the end??? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign in wake of felony burglary convictionThe Stone Arch Bridge reopens early in MinneapolisOfficials say 85 Palestinians seeking aid are killed in Gaza as Israel widens evacuation ordersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota State Senator, Nicole Mitchell, has been convicted of 1st degree burglary.  A talk show host, Stephen Colbert, has been canceled by CBS.  The D.O.S. will be investigating Barack Obama and Joe Biden (and others), for scandals when they were in office.  House Speaker, Mike Johnson, says more appropriation bills are expected to follow after passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill."  A Chicago Mayor says his police department "will Not"' help out with I.C.E..  Mexican nationals are overwhelmed by Americans who are migrating to Mexico City.  The Democratic party approval rating has dropped, and is an all-time low of 19%.  S.C.O.T.U.S. Justice Jackson has admitted she bases her rulings on personal feelings.  A 77 year old man was killed in Florida as he stopped to save a turtle crossing the freeway.  -Thank you for listening!-  

Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign her senate seat following her conviction on felony burglary charges. Mitchell announced through her attorneys Monday that she will give up her seat by early August. It forces the Minnesota Senate into another period of political uncertainty and follows widespread calls for her to resign or be forced out if she doesn't.A new study shows that Olmsted County does not have enough housing stock to meet demand.Law enforcement in northeastern Minnesota is continuing efforts to find Gene Doherty, 40, last seen on July 1 in Silver Bay.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - Sen. Nicole Mitchell is finally resigning... in two weeks?! Then Dave Schwartz joins Jason to talk about the WNBA, Vikings and Twins!

On "The Lead" - Jason talks about Senator Nicole Mitchell's resignation... in two weeks? Then on "Page 2" - why is Stillwater fed up with emoto bikes?

3pm Hour: Jason talks about Sen. Nicole Mitchell's announcement that she'll resign... in 2 weeks. Are you okay with that? Then Jason talks with Jazz Hampton who's running for Minneapolis Mayor about the DFL endorsing convention

Sen. Nicole Mitchell is now a convicted felon. Today her lawyer said she'll resign... in a couple of weeks. Are you good with that?

Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign her seat after she was found guilty on burglary charges late last week. Politics reporter Dana Ferguson will join us from the Capitol to explain how this could change the political balance of the legislature. Democratic Socialist and state Sen. Omar Fateh won the Minneapolis DFL endorsement for Mayor. He's the first mayoral candidate to do so since 2009.A new report finds that warming is accelerating in the Great Lakes region due to climate change. And a north Minneapolis organization is moving into a larger space to help people keep their pets as costs rise. Plus, the WNBA All-Star Game blurs the usual team rivalries. But the Minnesota Lynx took it by storm.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “The Horse” by Products Band and our Song of the Day was “It's U” by Rob Coates.

Control of the Minnesota Legislature is on the line again after state Sen. Nicole Mitchell announced Monday that she is resigning her seat. Mitchell was convicted on felony charges related to a 2024 burglary arrest. Her resignation pushes the state Senate into a temporary tie. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to explain.

07/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec to have a conversation about State Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial. Senator Kupec again calls for her resignation after her guilty verdict in her burglary trial, and explains the expulsion and resignation processes. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dane DeKrey, criminal defense lawyer at Ringstrom DeKrey. Ringstrom DeKrey represented Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell in her trial. The jury began deliberating on the fourth day of testimony regarding the charges against Sen. Mitchell of Woodbury and delivered a verdict after about three hours. She was charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools after the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024. Dane DeKrey said for the first time on-air that Senator Mitchell will be resigning within two weeks of today. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State representative Walter Hudson joins Al Travis with reaction to the conviction of state senator Nicole Mitchell on felony burglary charges.Also, what should we take away from an open socialist - Omar Fateh - leading the race for Minneapolis mayor?Finally, can Walz be defeated in a bid for a third term?Support the show

The video covers the Minnesota Senate and the ongoing burglary trial of Nicole Mitchell. These issues highlight the current state of Minnesota news and politics. What do you think about this time for change?Also, while NYC candidate Zohran Mamdani gets all the press, an equally socialist candidate has emerged as the frontrunner to lead Minneapolis.Learn all about Minnesota's Omar Fateh.00:00:51 - How an "Alleged" Burglar Has Remained a State Senator for Over a Year00:10:12 - Authoritarian Socialist on Track to Become Mayor of MinneapolisSupport the show

KSTP chief political reporter Tom Hauser in as Deputy Mayor today. Nicole Mitchell trial: Attorneys to present closing arguments FridayClosing arguments start Friday morning in the burglary trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, who sat for hours of testimony Thursday.Friday morning's session began with Mitchell's defence team calling character witnesses to the stand, with closing arguments expected to follow.Nicole Mitchell is charged with first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools in connection with an alleged break-in at her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home last year. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison.The Fulda Free Press is no moreFULDA, Minn. — The end arrived this week for three local newspapers in rural southwest Minnesota.The Fulda Free Press and Murray County News, the Nobles County Review and the Murray County ADdvantage issued their final editions this week, ending more than 140 years of coverage in the region.“Farewell!” said a statement in the Thursday edition of Fulda Free Press and Murray County News.The statement from Johnson Publishing cited the high costs of printing and postage, lower numbers of subscribers and advertisers and increased demands for digital over print production.The health concerns of Jerry Johnson, who ran the newspaper for more than half a century, were also said to be a factor. In 1972, Jerry Johnson, along with his wife, Louise, bought the Fulda Free Press. The paper traces its heritage to 1880, when it was first published under the name “The Farmer.”“The end of an era has come for small town newspapers covering our area,” the statement said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat from Woodbury, is accused of breaking into her stepmother's home in April 2024.Her defense is that she was there to do a welfare check on her stepmother, who has Alzheimer's disease.Prosecutors say Mitchell was there to get some mementos of her late father's — something Mitchell told police at the scene — and is guilty of trying to break in with the intent to steal.Attorneys on both sides say Mitchell's intent is what matters. The weeklong trial included testimony from Mitchell, her stepmother, family and responding officers.A conviction would likely make it impossible for Mitchell to stay in her role as a public official.An attorney with expertise in federal death penalty cases has joined Vance Boelter's defense team. But prosecutors have yet to say whether they'll seek capital punishment for the man accused of killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.Boelter is charged with the Hortmans murder. He's also accused of shooting and wounding DFL State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette and attempting to shoot their daughter Hope.A judge today gave the go-ahead for attorney Kimberly Sharkey to work on Boelter's defense team. Sharkey — based in Las Vegas — is part of the federal public defender office's death penalty unit. She joins Minneapolis-based public defender Manny Atwal. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson says a decision on whether to seek capital punishment is months away. He says it's ultimately up to Attorney General Pam Bondi, with input from local prosecutors and the victims' families.

Amid the breaking news in the Senator Nicole Mitchell case, we were able to squeeze in a game of Card DeSharks between Trent and Ann! Also we did talk to Joe Tamburino on the verdict of this Nicole Mitchell case as they find Senator Nicole Mitchell guilty on both counts and how this situation shakes out going forward and why it truly did not need to happen!

Criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino joins Jason amid the breaking news as the verdict of guilty on both counts comes down on Senator Nicole Mitchell. We discussed how she could have avoided all of this all along, the future of her in politics, and much more as we learn more of this verdict!

Jon is joined in studio by MN Rep. Max Rymer, Kathryn Johnson, and AK Kamara. The gang offers their unfiltered thoughts on the Sen. Nicole Mitchell trial.

Chris Egert and Lindsey Brown in for Chad Hartman and Dave Harrigan. Rochelle Olson hasn't met Christ but that doesn't stop a spirited conversation on the Nicole Mitchell trial. Chris gets into about an article he read in the Star Tribune today about University of Minnesota students now being charged a fee to subsidize paying the school's athletes. Plus, Am I Wrong with Lindsey Brown and Jason DeRusha's worst take of all time

Rochelle Olson joins Chris Egert who's sitting in for Chad Hartman today. Chris and Rochelle haven't met but they bring civility and their thoughts on the Nicole Mitchell trial and its impending verdict. Rochelle also details what she's written for her Cheers & Jeers column this week.

Amid the trial for Nicole Mitchell, we break down the latest developments and what could have been done. Also we talk to Rep. Kristin Robbins who specializes in Fraud Prevention and she discusses the latest with the MN Housing Stabilization Services fraud situation that has been developing over the past couple of days!

The Senate has approved $1.1 billion in cuts to public media stations. It could impact rural and tribal radio stations disproportionately. We hear from U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the funding cuts. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, took to the witness stand in her burglary trial. We hear some of her testimony. New regulations are on the way for feedlots, where animals are kept for agriculture. We hear more about the changes that aim to reduce water pollution. Plus, the historic Rondo neighborhood is celebrating their community with the annual Rondo Days. We learn about the festival's decades-long legacy. And we talk to an athlete who will be competing in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games taking place this weekend in Minneapolis.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “Freedom Fighter” by Lewiee Blaze. The Song of the Day was “Devil's Kettle” with Trapper Shoepp.

Jon covers the trial of MN Sen. Nicole Mitchell and offers his thoughts on alleged Islamophobia toward Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh.

Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden picks a fight with Matt; Trump unable to shake criticism of mishandling Epstein files; Trump push for real sugar in Coke; tiger passes away at the Minnesota Zoo; Steve Miller Band cancels tour due to weather concerns; Nicole Mitchell trial continues; Republicans destroying education; Sen. Tina Smith hospitalized overnight and…

Authorities say the man suspected of killing a DFL state lawmaker and her husband last month likely acted alone. Prosecutors have revealed new details about the investigation. The Justice Department has not decided if it will seek the death penalty in the case.Jurors in the trial of state Senator Nicole Mitchell are seeing what transpired when police responded to her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home. The first witnesses and evidence was presented yesterday in Becker County. Mitchell, a DFLer from Woodbury, is accused of felony burglary. The Minneapolis Police Officer who fatally shot Amir Locke during a no-knock raid in 2022 is responsible for leading the department's use of force training. Council President Elliott Payne says it was the wrong choice to put the man who killed a 22-year-old Black man at the helm of use of force training, especially as the department works to repair trust with the community.Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota is likely to be confronted with higher costs administering Medicaid after recent federal changes.The federal prison camp in Duluth, which had been slated for closure, will now remain open. The Bureau of Prisons announced last December it would close the facility due in part to aging infrastructure. Now the agency says it's changing course, following a reassessment and site visit last week from the bureau's new director. The camp employs 90 people and currently houses fewer than 300 inmates.

A lot to get to including the latest in the Nicole Mitchell trial and St. Paul schools needing for funding for The Lead and then sheep on the run, whey overcoming the love of cheese and also will these fires ever stop burning? Then, we take your venting frustrations with ENOUGH!

New details have emerged in the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers. A grand jury has indicted the suspect on federal charges. Plus, we recap day one of the burglary trial for Democratic state Senator Nicole Mitchell. Traffic cameras in Minneapolis will crack down on speeding drivers. We learn about the new program. We hear how proposed federal cuts to public housing could impact Minneapolis residents that rely on housing vouchers. We are halfway through meteorological summer. What will the second half bring? Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will join us with that answer.Each year Minnesota and North Dakota students launch mini-canoes in the Red River Valley. One of them may be floating down a river near you.The Minnesota Music Minute was ”Pouring Rain at Dawn” by The Jayhawks and “More to Me” by Amateur was the Song of the Day.

Jon looks at the documents released in the murder of MN Rep. Melissa Hortman and attempted murder of MN Rep. John Hoffman. Jon takes a deep dive into the trial of MN Sen. Nicole Mitchell.

Jon is joined in studio by Comedian Tim Slagle! Tim is performing at ACME Comedy Company July 16th to 19th. Jon and Tim give their reactions to MN Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial and primaries in NY, AZ, and their implications for Minneapolis.

Matt calls out detractors of Jennifer Love Hewitt; the two great Republican lies; Jeff Stein makes his weekly appearance; Target sued for gift card scammers; Sen. Nicole Mitchell trial.

Are you ready for Municipal Grocery stores in Minneapolis? A further breakdown of Walz's legal expenditures. Nicole Mitchell could have saved us a lot of time. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Nicole Mitchell trial: After opening statements, state plays body camera video of senator's arrestCandidacy filing period for late Speaker Emerita Hortman's seat opens TuesdayHere's how Trump's tariffs could be impacting prices for US consumersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Witnesses are on the stand after opening statements today in the burglary trial for DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell in a Becker County courtroom. And more than 200 Minnesota small businesses will get a funding boost from the state under a wave of funding that goes out soon.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Kelly Bleyer. Music by Gary Meister.

Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the trial of State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. Does her defense hold any water? Plus, a new indictment against the man accused of shooting MN lawmakers.

4pm Hour: Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about the trial of Sen. Mitchell. Does her defense hold up? Then he's joined by Phil Steger from Brother Justus about the release of a new whiskey

KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins to talk about what he's seen so far today while covering Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial. Plus, Tom reveals some of the expensive items Minnesota taxpayers paid for out of the $430K total to get Governor Walz ready for his appearance at a congressional committee hearing.

Tom Hauser joins with talk about what he's seen today while covering the Nicole Mitchell trial and what he found while examining the invoices of the legal services Governor Walz received before appearing at a recent congressional hearing. Plus, Susie Jones joins us to talk about why Minneapolis did so poorly on a new ranking of the best cities for singles.

You can see it and you can smell it. Wildfire smoke is in the air in Minnesota for a third day. An air quality alert is in place for the northern half of the state. We talk to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency about how long we could see smoky skies. The burglary trial for DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell begins today. We have the latest on the case. Plus, we talk to a Winona Health, a rural Minnesota health administrator, about how Medicaid cuts will impact their operations. We hear from a state lawmaker and law enforcement on a new initiative to make the area around the state capitol safe. And a Minnesota Twins player made Target Field history. Our sports contributors Wally and Eric tell us about it.

Chad engages in some fun with Susie Jones as she wraps up the news before two segments of Dumber Than We Thought with Adam Carter discussing the smoke from Canada ruining the weekend air. Plus, attorney Paul Applebaum joins to talk about Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial beginning and if she has any chance of a positive result.