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Sen. Mitchell burglary trial approaches. Energy assistance requested from state lawmakers

Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for the felony burglary trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell. And consumer groups and utilities are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for energy assistance.

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