The prosecution and defense put the fate of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell in the hands of a jury Friday, as both sides gave closing arguments on felony burglary charges that could hold political consequences as well as criminal.

Minnesota DFL state Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury testified in her own defense in her felony burglary trial Thursday, claiming the sole reason she broke into her stepmother’s home last year was out of concern for her mental health and well-being as she struggles with Alzheimer’s.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell testified in her burglary trial on Thursday. Mitchell is charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools after she allegedly broke into her stepmom's home in 2024. The prosecution alleges this was a well-planned criminal act,

Sen. Nicole Mitchell read emotional text messages with Carole Mitchell regarding her father's ashes. She also requested trying to find a different date for the internment of her father's ashes due to her conflicting schedule.