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Florian Chmielewski, a legendary polka musician and former Minnesota senator, passed away at his home in Sturgeon Lake at the age of 97. His accordion-playing skills and captivating performances made him a beloved figure in the polka world, while his long tenure in the state Senate left a lasting impact on his community. Despite his political success, Chmielewski remained true to his musical roots, using his platform to promote his love for polka music and the traditions of his family and community.

Democratic Senator Nicole Mitchell of Minnesota was arrested for allegedly breaking into her stepmother’s home to retrieve items of sentimental value from her late father, including his ashes. According to burglary charges filed on Tuesday, Mitchell, dressed in black and wearing a modified flashlight, entered the home through a basement window. She faces a felony charge of first-degree burglary. The arrest comes amidst the Senate’s Passover break, posing potential challenges for Senate Democrats in passing legislation with a narrow majority.

Republican senators in Minnesota have filed an ethics complaint against Democratic-Farmer-Labor Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was recently charged with felony burglary. The complaint cites discrepancies between Mitchell’s statements to police and her social media posts about the incident, and calls for an accelerated investigation and potential expulsion from the Senate. However, Democrats have voted against the motion, protecting Mitchell’s seat for the remainder of the legislative session.

Minnesota Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on Monday for suspicion of burglarizing a house in Detroit Lake. The incident occurred around 4:45 pm when the homeowner reported a burglary to the police. Upon arriving at the scene, the police discovered Mitchell inside the house. She is currently being held at Becker County Jail on first-degree burglary suspicion. Mitchell previously worked as a meteorologist and was elected to the senate in 2022. The Senate Democratic Caucus and Republican Senate Majority Leader have both expressed shock and concern, indicating that they expect consequences to follow based on the outcome of the investigation.

Democratic Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested early Monday morning in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on suspicion of burglary. Police were called to a residence around 4:45 a.m. after a homeowner reported an active break-in. The 49-year-old senator was taken to Becker County Jail, and an investigation is currently underway.