Senator Nicole Mitchell

Helping Paws

If you want to channel your grief, sadness, or even frustrations, here are a couple great places to support and volunteer:
Helping Paws (in honor of Melissa and Mark Hortman) helpingpaws.org
Planned Parenthood www.plannedparenthood.org
UnrestrictMN unrestrictmn.org/resources/

As we hold the Hoffmans & Hortman family in our hearts, last weekend's horrific events appear tied to abortion & people who staunchly supported those rights, myself included.
Even as we face political violence, I will persist as a vocal supporter of reproductive rights for all.

As our communities grieve in the wake of targeted political violence, we reflect on the legacy of emancipation and the civil rights movement and recommit to this work to carry on the memory of all who have fought for justice.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is never given — it is claimed, defended, and carried forward by each generation.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check on me and the boys. We are safe, but I'm shaken. I'm devastated by the loss of Speaker Hortman and her husband and the senseless violence against Sen. Hoffman and his wife. Politics should not be like this.

I connected with kids & seniors today! At Newport Head Start Flag Day event, we discussed free lunches for kids & our new inclusive state flag. When I met w/ seniors, I shared about great programs: grants for homeless elder prevention, senior nutrition, food bank & shelf funding.

Love connecting with students when they visit the Capitol! Today I chatted with students from Royal Oaks Elementary in Woodbury and answered some great questions about bills and the legislative process.

A perfect spring day enjoying a couple MN treasures...
Thanks MN DNR for the hatchery tour!
Our scout troop learned about the process from egg to stocking MN lakes + saw baby musky.

Then, a great time at the The Ordway Flint Hills Family Fest. Music 🎶, activities, & saw a great show!

A moving #MemorialDay2025 ceremony at the St. Cloud VA this a.m., hosted by the St. Cloud area METROVETS.
I was seated next to a Gold Star family, & their loss was unimaginable.
Afterwards, it was nice to connect w/other veteran advocates (photo with MN DAV Commander Walker).

Happy unofficial start of summer!
MN ranks #2 in boats per capita—& we’re proud of it! 🚤

This Safe Boating Week & all season, make safety a top priority to keep MN waters safe & fun!

🌦Check the weather (always!)
🚤Wear a life jacket
🍸Boat Sober
📚Take a safety course

I love this time of year!
The significance of signing HS graduation letters 🎓while voting YES to fund teacher pensions & unemployment insurance for our school’s hourly workers is not lost on me.
Thank you to everyone who helps our children succeed & thrive!

Really enjoyed talking with 3rd graders from Valley Crossing Elementary during their Capitol Tour today on my way to the floor. Lots of great questions!

Sharing pics from the 2023 event with Sen. Hawj

Thank you to the Hmong community for again inviting me out to help honor Hmong SGU Remembrance Day (May 14).
It was a moving and lovely event, under beautiful sunshine (vs. rain 2 yrs ago). This year was extra special, celebrating 50yrs since Hmong resettlement in the U.S.

Today I met with a new Woodbury resident who is also an advocate for Habitat for Humanity. We agreed on the need for more affordable housing in MN, and she shared concerns about the rising cost of homeowners insurance.

The MN Senate just passed the Legacy Appropriation Omnibus. This bill funds & supports some of the true gems of MN: The Clean Water Fund, Zoos, MPR, TPT, The Science Museum, childrens museums, parks & trails, + much more.
I'm so glad we invest in things to make our state great!

Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants

Excited to share that the MN Historical Society awarded the Woodbury Heritage Society almost 10K to help organize & preserve museum collections, allowing for greater public access to community history. My office is happy to help with the grant process!
www.mnhs.org/preservation...

Love seeing our senior advocates coming out to the Capitol to have their voices heard, focusing on saving Social Security, Medicaid/Medicare, and Veterans Health Care.

Three Rivers Park District does amazing advocacy & have visited the Capitol for years. I just HAD to snuggle a sweet baby lamb (who started falling asleep in my arms) while learning about their excellent programs of inclusivity, increasing access to parks for all, and education.

The MN Senate just passed the Job & Labor bill today with bipartisan provisions! It includes supporting workers with stronger mandatory break laws: giving clearer language & specific time frames for breaks required. This adds more transparency between employers and workers.

It’s always a great day at the Capitol when I meet with young people who are making a difference!
Today I learned about a student engagement program through Planned Parenthood where peers can help ensure fellow students are learning medically accurate information.

The weather looks perfect for tomorrow’s cleanup if you’re able to join us!
*Carver Lake Park in Woodbury at 10am
We will be providing:
1. Latex gloves (feel free to bring sturdier gloves)
2. Hand sanitizer
3. Trash bags
Please RSVP via QR code or link: forms.gle/DZWzAd6McXVD...

I love participating and showing my school spirit for the University of Minnesota! Had a great lunch with some students and fellow alumni today – I even got to hold Paul Bunyan’s Axe!

🌍💙 The weather couldn’t be more beautiful to celebrate Earth Day. I am so proud to continue to champion for clean water, clean energy, and keeping Minnesota’s environment thriving for generations to come. I hope you can get outside and enjoy the blue skies today!

Yesterday I attended a panel for Black Maternal Health Week Event, where I heard discussions and shared heartbreaking stories surrounding people’s birthing experience. It highlighted the continued need to advocate for equitable health care.

Thank you residents of Woodbury/S. Maplewood who attended our Town Hall today!
Meaningful conversations re: community priorities, legislation,+what MN is doing in the face of federal chaos.
Pics:
-Answering Qs
-Discussing affordable Sr. housing
-W/Rep Hemmingsen-Jaeger & our team

12 educators named 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalists The 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a group of 12 teachers who have been named finalists in the program.

MDE this week named its 12 finalists for the 2025 Teacher of the Year. One of the teachers is from Stillwater H.S., which serves some of our students from District 47. So proud that our students have such wonderful, engaging teachers! Good luck, finalists!
educationminnesota.org/news/press-r...

Congrats ERROR’s! The East Ridge H.S. robotics team is headed to the World Robotics Championship in Houston next week. I’m so glad I got to see them in action this past weekend at the North Star Regional FIRST Robotics Competition!

The Polar Plunge at East Ridge H.S. yesterday was a huge success - the event raised over $10,000 for Unified Club & Special Olympics!
I'm so honored I was asked to participate.

(Fortunately I changed after floor session & didn't have to compete with Sen. Lucero’s outfits! 😂)

Had a great & engaging conversation today with 6th graders from Woodbury Leadership Academy w/ Rep. Hemmingsen-Jaeger. And I finally got to see the Lego model of the Capitol! @repamandahj.bsky.social