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Nicole Mitchell
@NicoleM_MN
Mom, foster parent, lawyer, & (ret.) military meteorologist/Cmdr. and former MN Senator. Also: @Sen_NMitchell Donate: nicolemitchell.org/donate
Woodbury, MN, USA
Joined March 2009
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    Something else to remember w/the SCOTUS decision. The "we'll adopt the children" narrative when poor women (because women with πŸ’² will continue to have options), are forced to carry unwanted pregnancies is a lie. There are 400,000 children in foster care. 110,000+ adoptable.
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    Since coming off the Yucatan & until landfall, 50% of flights into Harvey will be handled by female meteorologists. I fly tomorrow!
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    The new lawn signs I ordered from @votevets have arrived! (Union made πŸ’ͺ.) Top is mine, the bottom was my stepdad's pick. I'm proud of the work Democrats have done both nationally and here in MN to take care of Veterans & their families! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²
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    Replying to @oldboldmouldy and @thepatchworkfox
    Yes, but he was out of line with his email and assumptions. Why should she have to want for someone rude and sexist?
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    Today marks one year since my foster son joined our family. πŸ’• This is one of my favorite pictures of the boys (from last fall), who are now true brothers and literally have each other's back.
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    I'm excited to announce I am running for State Senator in Senate District 53 (pending redistricting), representing Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale, & Landfall. I grew up in this community & care deeply about ensuring it’s a place where everyone can thrive!
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    I alluded to him in an earlier post, but here is the newest member of my family. A sweet little boy with the tiniest hand I've ever held (foster child/face not shown for privacy). If you read my Updraft posts at @MPRnews, he's now often in my lap sleeping away while I write.
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    Merry Christmas from my wild crew to yours! πŸŽ„πŸŽ… (I'm still at 3 munchkins...our bonus friend is a boy who visits us one weekend a month (respite foster)).
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    What a spectacular sunrise in Duluth this morning!
    Canal cam this morning… wow 😍😍
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    My sweet foster baby has been sick. Pediatrician wanted to send us to Children's Hospital (STP) today, but had to call first to make sure they had oxygen available if he needed it. Let that sink in...needing to call to make sure they have oxygen for a baby.
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    2nd Covid shots for the boys & no tears! (My foster son is afraid of needles, so I rearranged their 2nd shots together, so Sam could go first and show it was okay.) That warranted ice cream...including for mom! 🍨
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    So proud to get this news this evening: an endorsement from @dflenvironment! As someone who grew up hiking & camping around the state and who loves the outdoors, I want to protect the natural beauty of Minnesota. As a meteorologist, I'm committed to mitigating climate change!
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    My sweet baby is home from the hospital! Thank you for all the warm wishes. It's so lovely seeing him feel better and be back to his smiley self. πŸ‘Ά He celebrated with a nice, warm bottle (it was hard to get them warm in the hospital). 🍼
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    If anyone noticed my new profile photo... credit goes to @BrettHoffland who took the shot during our Sunday morning news yesterday @KSTP. Thanks Brett!