Nicole Mitchell, a former Minnesota senator, seeks to reduce her felony burglary charges to misdemeanors, citing no theft and future career impacts.

Former Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell, convicted of felony burglary and possession of burglary tools for breaking into her stepmother's home, is seeking to have her charges reduced to misdemeanors at her sentencing on September 23. Her attorney argues the offense was less severe since no theft occurred, and a felony conviction would harm her future employment, financial prospects, and ability to serve as a foster parent and election judge. The motion requests work release for the mandatory six-month jail term. Sentencing is set for the Becker County Courthouse in Detroit Lakes.