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Ex-Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell runs for Woodbury City Council after burglary conviction
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell is hoping to make a political comeback, bidding for a city council seat after her conviction for burglary a year ago in Becker County. Mitchell announced Tuesday she has officially filed as a candidate for Woodbury City Council. Last year, Mitchell was found ...
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Key takeaway Last year, Mitchell was found guilty of breaking into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home in 2024.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The candidacy of former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell for Woodbury City Council raises questions about the role of personal history in local politics. Mitchell's priorities, including science-based policy and community representation, may resonate with some Woodbury voters, but her felony conviction for burglary will likely be a factor in the campaign. As the city does not hold a primary election, Mitchell's name will appear on the November general election ballot alongside other candidates. This means that voters will have to weigh her policy proposals against her personal record when making their decision. The fact that Mitchell's appeal is still pending may also be a consideration for voters, as it leaves open the possibility that her conviction could be overturned. Ultimately, the outcome of this election will depend on how Woodbury voters balance Mitchell's political experience with her troubled past.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Former Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell is hoping to make a political comeback, bidding for a city council seat after her conviction for burglary a year ago in Becker County. Mitchell announced Tuesday she has officially filed as a candidate for Woodbury City Council. Last year, Mitchell was found ...
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