Dossier
Becker County
Coverage of Becker County in the Nexus archive.
- Ex-Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell runs for Woodbury City Council after burglary conviction
Nicole Mitchell, a former Minnesota Senator, is running for Woodbury City Council after being convicted of burglary in Becker County. She was sentenced to work release and probation in 2025 and her appeal is pending. Mitchell's campaign focuses on science-based policy, lower costs, transparency, and community representation.
- Menahga woman dies after SUV goes under semi in Becker County
A 62-year-old woman from Menahga died after her SUV went under a semi-trailer on Highway 87 in Becker County. The incident occurred near milepost 15 in Evergreen Township, with the semi facing eastbound and the woman traveling westbound. Conditions were dry, no alcohol was involved, and the semi driver was unharmed.