The Roundabout

Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Theo Franz
July 24, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Welcome to your weekly Roundabout!

Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign her state Senate seat in less than two weeks, following last week’s felony convictions, and the race to replace her has already begun. We’re also tracking major road closures on Dale and Pioneer, a pair of ghosthunters exploring Stillwater’s haunted museum, and the summer fun headed to this year’s Washington County Fair.

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Co-Editors: Pat Mack, Manali Shah
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Sen. Nicole Mitchell testifies on her own behalf at her criminal trial in Becker County. Photo: Pool via The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.

Sen. Nicole Mitchell To Resign By Aug. 4

by Pat Mack

Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will resign her state Senate seat by 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, according to a statement from her attorneys. A Becker County jury found Mitchell guilty of a felony burglary charge and a felony possession of burglary tools charge last week.

In the statement, her attorneys say Mitchell will use the next few weeks to wrap up her legislative work, finish constituent services, find health insurance for her son, and find work for her staff. “It’s not their fault that they are going to have to have new jobs because of a poor decision on her part,” attorney Dane DeKrey told Fargo radio station KFGO.

News

Race For Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s State Senate Seat Begins

by Manali Shah | Within hours of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL -Woodbury) announcing that she will be resigning her office on August 4, one candidate stepped forward in hopes of winning the seat once the governor calls a special election.

City & County

Dale Road, Pioneer Drive Closures; Trail Changes Near Sports Center

by Pat Mack | Dale Road is closed between Cheshunt Drive and Copper Ridge Drive until October. The pavement has been removed and grading operations have started. Water main and storm sewer installation begin next week.

Out & About

Woodbury Ghosthunters Investigate Warden’s House

by Pat Mack | The Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater is believed to be one of the most haunted sites in Minnesota. That was a powerful lure for two paranormal investigators from Woodbury who were part of a team that was invited by the Washington County Historical Society to see and hear for themselves.