Detroit Lakes

Man Killed in Becker County Shooting, Arrest Made

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – One man is dead and another man in jail after a deadly shooting in Becker County. Becker County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:20 a.m. Saturday to a call that a man had been shot at a trailer home just off Highway 10 about 4 miles northwest of Frazee. First responders attempted to save the victim’s life,…

Storm Damage Reported Near Frazee and Detroit Lakes

FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR) — Afternoon storms cause some damage around Frazee and Detroit Lakes. These pictures come to us from Highway 10 by the hotel and campground outside Frazee. Some campers were overturned, trees uprooted, and buildings were damaged. Some people online reported hail and lots of wind east of Detroit Lakes. One woman said she saw the roof blown…

Senate Panel Holds Hearing on State Sen. Mitchell Ethics Complaint

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A Senate Ethics committee holds another hearing on Minnesota DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell in St. Paul. Mitchell did not appear at the brief hearing. Many in the Minnesota DFL party, including Gov. Tim Walz, have called for her resignation after her arrest for burglary at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told…

Judge considers release of video from State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A judge in Minnesota is weighing whether or not to release body camera video of when State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested. The democrat was caught breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told police she was trying to retrieve some of her late…

Minnesota ethics panel defers action on senator charged with burglary until after next court date

A Minnesota Senate ethics panel deferred further action Tuesday night on a complaint against a lawmaker who's charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother's house until after her next court date.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota Senate ethics panel deferred further action Tuesday night on a complaint against a lawmaker who’s charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house until after her next court date. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, told police she broke in last month because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from…

Minnesota ethics panel to consider how to deal with senator charged with burglary

A Minnesota Senate ethics panel on Tuesday is expected to begin considering what to do with a lawmaker who's charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother's house

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota Senate ethics panel on Tuesday is expected to begin considering what to do with a lawmaker who’s charged with burglary for allegedly breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, told police she broke in last month because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from her late father, including…

Sen. Mitchell returns to work at the legislature as Republicans move to stop her votes

ST. PAUL (KVRR/CNN) — Sen. Nicole Mitchell is spotted returning to work at the Capitol after she was arrested and charged with burglary last week in Detroit Lakes. The Democrat from Woodbury, a Twin Cities suburb, is accused of breaking into her stepmother’s home to retrieve some of her late father’s belongings including his ashes. Mitchell claims she was simply…

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Pulled From Committees After Arrest in Detroit Lakes

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota is being relieved of her committee assignments and removed from caucus meetings following her arrest for suspected burglary in Detroit Lakes. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy made the announcement in a statement. She says the case has been sent to the Senate Subcommittee…