Minnesota Lawmaker Convicted of Burglary Plans to Resign, Ending Democratic Majority

The resignation of State Senator Nicole Mitchell will leave the State Senate with even numbers of Democrats and Republicans. A special election will break the tie.

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Minnesota State Senator Found Guilty in Burglary Trial

Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat, was charged with felonies and accused of breaking into her stepmother’s home. Her party holds a slim majority in the Minnesota Senate.

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Minnesota Lawmaker Tried to Meet With Underage Prostitute, Police Say

The arrest of Justin Eichorn, a Republican senator, leaves both parties in the closely divided State Senate with a lawmaker facing felony charges.

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