Minnesota Senate ethics subcommittee to hold hearing on Sen. Nicole Mitchell

A Minnesota Senate ethics panel has once again postponed taking action on a complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of breaking into a relative's home earlier this year. The panel, consisting of both Republicans and Democrats, decided to delay any action on the complaint until after Mitchell's next court appearance, which was originally set for June 10 but has been rescheduled to July 1. Mitchell's attorney informed the panel that there would be no new information to present regarding the ethics complaint. Republicans are waiting for a judge's ruling that could allow the release of body camera and dash-cam footage from police officers who responded to the burglary report. The subcommittee agreed to reconvene if there are any updates that could impact their decision on how to proceed with the complaint. If they decide to move forward, an investigation will be conducted. GOP Senators who filed the ethics complaint have also called for Mitchell's resignation and even attempted to expel her from the chamber earlier in the session. However, there is now increasing pressure from her own party for her to step down, with Governor Tim Walz and DFL Party Chair Ken Martin publicly stating that she should resign. Despite this, Mitchell's attorney has stated that she plans to remain in office as her criminal case unfolds. Mitchell, who has a background as a TV meteorologist and a commander in the Air National Guard, was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term. The ethics panel is currently deliberating on whether to launch a full investigation into the burglary allegations against Mitchell.