>>Senator Mitchell Trial Continues

(Detroit Lakes, MN) — Jurors in Senator Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial got their first look at police body cam footage today, capturing the moment officers found her inside her stepmother’s home. Mitchell, dressed in black, was calm as she sat in the back of a squad car and explained why she was there. “Carol’s gotten paranoid and thinks we’re all out to get her and won’t let anyone in the house. I just wanted to get a couple of my dad’s mementos, and that’s all.” Mitchell told officers she was trying to retrieve a few personal items — including photos, a flannel shirt, and some of her late father’s ashes. But her stepmother, Carol Mitchell, told police Nicole was there to steal important documents and money. She took the stand today but chose not to appear on camera.

>>Vance Boelter Indicted on Six Charges in Political Shootings

(Minneapolis) – A federal grand jury has handed down a six-count indictment against the man accused of the political assassinations of Democratic Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, along with the shootings of state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. The six counts include murder, attempted murder, and stalking charges. All six counts carry a sentence of life in prison, with two of them adding the possibility of the death penalty. Acting U.S Attorney Joseph Thompson says that the decision would be made at a later date by Attorney General Pam Bondi.

>>3 Candidates File for Minnesota House Seat of Late Speaker Emerita Hortman

(Brooklyn Park, MN) — At least three candidates are running for the Minnesota House seat of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. The filing period opened today (Tues) for the September 16th special election in House District 34-B in the Brooklyn Park/Champlin area. Brooklyn Park City Council member Christian Eriksen, former councilman X-P Lee, and attorney Erickson Saye are seeking the D-F-L nomination. A special primary election is scheduled for August 12th if necessary. The candidate filing deadline is next Tuesday, July 22nd.

>>Finstad Urges USDA to Review Risk Management Tools for America’s Pork Producers

(Washington, D.C.) — Republican Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad is urging the USDA to strengthen support for pork producers facing economic stress. Finstad, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, led a letter to the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, calling for a full review of current risk tools and recommendations for improvement. He and six other lawmakers from Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska point to rising costs, market volatility, and disease outbreaks, such as PRRS, as significant challenges for producers nationwide.

>>Smith, Stauber say Federal Prison Camp in Duluth Will Remain Open

(Washington, DC) — Members of Congress from Minnesota say the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth will remain open and operational. U-S Senator Tina Smith says, “Reversing the decision to close the Duluth Prison Camp is a major victory for the workers, families, and community that have fought to keep these good-paying, union jobs in the region.” Eighth District Congressman Pete Stauber said, “I am overjoyed by the news that the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth will remain open, and that the 90 federal employees who currently work there will remain employed.” Federal Bureau of Prisons Director William Marshall recently visited the facility in northeastern Minnesota.

>>City of Minneapolis Announces Locations of New Traffic Safety Cameras

(Minneapolis) – The City of Minneapolis will roll out the new traffic safety cameras in September. Locations include 3rd Street North and 1st Avenue in Downtown, Fremont Avenue and West Broadway in North Minneapolis, and near Chicago Avenue and Franklin Avenue. The cameras are automated to monitor speeds and are designed to reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries. A warning will be issued for the first offense. From there, speeding tickets will begin at $40 for drivers exceeding the limit by 10 miles per hour. The ticket increases to $ 80 for 20 miles per hour over the speed limit.

>>WNBA All-Star Game

(Minneapolis) – You can add another player from the Minnesota Lynx to the WNBA All-Star Game. Guard Kayla McBride was named to replace an injured player and will play for fellow Lynx player Napheesa Collier’s team. The Lynx now have three players heading to Indianapolis for this weekend’s game. Courtney Williams is the third member of the Lynx named to the game. This marks the seventh time in franchise history that Minnesota has three all-stars named in the same year.