Arrested Minnesota Senator stripped of committee assignments after alleged burglary

(St. Paul, MN) -- Ongoing questions about the arrest of Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell have led DFL leaders to suspend her from her committee assignments.

Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy also announced yesterday that Mitchell will not caucus with the party, though she can still participate in floor votes. Mitchell was arrested last week at her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes after allegedly breaking in and trying to take her father's ashes.

Mitchell has denied any wrongdoing and has said she will not resign.