Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s trial to begin Monday in Detroit Lakes after several delays

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — The burglary trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, which was rescheduled after the shooting of the Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, begins Monday in Detroit Lakes.

Mitchell, who represents Woodbury, faces first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s home in 2024.

Her trial will begin at 8:30 a.m. with jury selection.

Opening statements could begin as soon as Monday afternoon.

The trial is expected to last about a week.

Mitchell was originally scheduled to go to trial in January, but it was pushed back so she could finish the legislative session.

KVRR will have reporter in court on Monday and will bring you a full report online, social media and on our newscasts.