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CBS News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Republican Minnesota Sen. Bruce Anderson dies unexpectedly at age 75
Longtime Republican Minnesota Sen. Bruce Anderson died unexpectedly on Monday, his GOP colleagues said in a statement. He was 75. Anderson is a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War, and he spent more than 30 years in the Legislature. He was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1994 before moving to the Senate following his election in 2012. He represented Wright County and three communities across neighboring Hennepin and Meeker counties. "I'm saddened to learn Senator Bruce Anderson passed unexpectedly today. Bruce was a dedicated public servant, loving family man, and dear friend to many at the Capitol and in Buffalo," said Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, in a statement. "We offer our condolences and prayers for comfort for the entire Anderson family." His family has asked for privacy and will share a statement at a later time. He and his wife Ruth lived in Buffalo and together have eight children and 12 grandchildren, according to his biography on the Senate GOP website. Anderson focused on issues impacting agriculture, veterans, broadband and public safety during his time at the State Capitol. Senate Democrats in a statement said they are saddened by the loss, calling him "a great champion" for farmers and veterans. "I served with Bruce in both the House and Senate, and will fondly remember him for the way he approached this work and treated his colleagues," said Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, in a statement. "He was a decent, kind colleague, and a dedicated family man, and I feel fortunate to have known and worked with him." He joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school and years later also joined the Minnesota Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserves. He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Minnesota. Former Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch, a Republican whom Anderson succeeded in the Senate, said in a post on social media that he was a mentor and a friend who "changed hearts and minds through hard work and lots of conversation" in what once was a DFL-leaning district. Gov. Tim Walz will eventually call a special election for the vacancy left by his death. It comes as there will be another special election in September for former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman's seat after she was shot in a politically motivated attack last month. There will be yet another vacancy and subsequent special election in the Senate when Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigns from office following her felony burglary conviction. Her attorney said that will happen no later than Aug. 4.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minnesota state lawmaker convicted of felony burglary after breaking into stepmom's home
Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary Friday, more than a year after she was arrested while breaking into her stepmother's home. Mitchell faced pressure to resign from both sides of the aisle since her arrest but had some defenders who said she deserved her day in court. One of them was Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, who, like Mitchell, is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). "Senator Mitchell has been afforded due process, a trial by a jury of her peers, and that jury has delivered a verdict. I am relieved to see the end of Senator Mitchell's trial. The case's resolution brings clarity to the situation," Murphy said in a statement issued by the DFL after the verdict. "Senator Mitchell has told colleagues that she intended to resign if found guilty of this crime, and I expect her to follow through on that pledge. Our caucus remains focused on the issues that matter to Minnesotan families and communities." Dem State Senator Caught On Bodycam Admits 'I'm Not Good At This' During Alleged Home Break-in The state lawmaker was arrested in April 2024 on suspicion of breaking into her stepmother's home. Mitchell said she went to the home of her stepmother, Carol Mitchell, to retrieve her late father's items. The state senator claimed her stepmother was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Read On The Fox News App Mitchell testified she trespassed at her stepmother's home and admitted lying to police about why she was there but that it was done out of concern for her stepmother, according to Axios. Murdered Democratic Lawmaker's Home Broken Into Just Days After Fatal Shooting Footage of Mitchell inside a police cruiser handcuffed and being questioned was shown at her trial. In the video, she told an officer she was "just trying to get some of my dad's things," adding, "Clearly, I'm not good at this." Mitchell told police her stepmom "wouldn't talk to me anymore," which is why she resorted to breaking into the Detroit Lakes home. Among the items Mitchell said she wanted to retrieve were her father's ashes, pictures, clothes and other sentimental items. When she was arrested, officers found a flashlight covered with a black sock on her. Additionally, officers said they searched a black backpack and found two laptops, a cellphone, a driver's license, Senate identification and Tupperware products. While no sentencing date has been set, Mitchell faces a minimum of six months in jail and a maximum of 20 years, according to Axios, citing her article source: Minnesota state lawmaker convicted of felony burglary after breaking into stepmom's home
Fox News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Minnesota state lawmaker convicted of felony burglary after breaking into stepmom's home
Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary Friday, more than a year after she was arrested while breaking into her stepmother's home. Mitchell faced pressure to resign from both sides of the aisle since her arrest but had some defenders who said she deserved her day in court. One of them was Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, who, like Mitchell, is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). "Senator Mitchell has been afforded due process, a trial by a jury of her peers, and that jury has delivered a verdict. I am relieved to see the end of Senator Mitchell's trial. The case's resolution brings clarity to the situation," Murphy said in a statement issued by the DFL after the verdict. "Senator Mitchell has told colleagues that she intended to resign if found guilty of this crime, and I expect her to follow through on that pledge. Our caucus remains focused on the issues that matter to Minnesotan families and communities." The state lawmaker was arrested in April 2024 on suspicion of breaking into her stepmother's home. Mitchell said she went to the home of her stepmother, Carol Mitchell, to retrieve her late father's items. The state senator claimed her stepmother was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Mitchell testified she trespassed at her stepmother's home and admitted lying to police about why she was there but that it was done out of concern for her stepmother, according to Axios. Footage of Mitchell inside a police cruiser handcuffed and being questioned was shown at her trial. In the video, she told an officer she was "just trying to get some of my dad's things," adding, "Clearly, I'm not good at this." Mitchell told police her stepmom "wouldn't talk to me anymore," which is why she resorted to breaking into the Detroit Lakes home. Among the items Mitchell said she wanted to retrieve were her father's ashes, pictures, clothes and other sentimental items. When she was arrested, officers found a flashlight covered with a black sock on her. Additionally, officers said they searched a black backpack and found two laptops, a cellphone, a driver's license, Senate identification and Tupperware products. While no sentencing date has been set, Mitchell faces a minimum of six months in jail and a maximum of 20 years, according to Axios, citing her attorney.
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE She was on a massive '60s TV show as a child, who is this beauty? Hint: it's not Charlize Theron
She was on a major TV series in the 1960s that involved a pretty blonde witch. At the time, the actress was a cute little child star who had a twinkle in her eye and very blonde hair. The fun show became enormously popular as fans followed the private lives of the actors closely. She then explored various roles in the industry as a casting director, makeup artist, stylist, acting teacher, and stunt double. As life progressed, the mother of six re-entered the entertainment world as a TV presenter for networks like Fox Reality Channel and E!, and hosted several infomercials. She also worked with Hulk Hogan, Bob Saget, Danny Bondaduce and RuPaul. Who is this beauty who is seen below as a teenager? She is Bewitched child star Erin Murphy, 61. Murphy charmed audiences as Tabitha. Erin was the magical daughter of witch Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) and Darrin Stephens. Murphy was also one of the last surviving original cast members of Bewitched, along with her twin sister Diane, with whom she shared the role. Last year she gave a rare interview. She has finally revealed her favorite Darrin, the role of the mortal father/husband famously played by two different actors on the beloved sitcom. Over the years, fans have debated which Darrin — originally portrayed by Dick York and later by Dick Sargent — was the better fit for the role, and now Murphy is settling the debate. 'I will give you a scoop. My entire life I have been so diplomatic because I loved them both,' she admitted to People on Saturday. 'They were wonderful guys. Watching the show, Dick York is a better Darrin.' York embodied Darrin from 1964 until a serious back injury forced him to leave the show in 1969. Sargent then took over the role until the series wrapped in 1972. Murphy fondly reflected on her close bond with York, describing how he took on a fatherly role both on and off screen. 'Dick York was a dad, and he had a lot of kids, so he was just more paternal,' she shared with the outlet. She added, 'So he was more like a dad. Dick Sargent was a great guy, and we stayed in touch until he passed away. But I'm going with Dick York on this one.' Sixty years on, Bewitched continues to captivate. The show centers on Samantha, a witch who marries a regular man, Darrin Stephens. Though she vows to live as a normal housewife, her magic constantly disrupts their ordinary life, leading to endless mischief. 'It's so interesting because I grew up on the show, so it's the only childhood I know, but I feel lucky,' Murphy said. The actress began appearing on the show as Darrin and Samantha's daughter Tabitha in 1966, and remained on the program until it ended in 1972. She and her twin sister Diane were jointly cast as Tabitha in order to comply with U.S. child labor laws limiting how many hours each girl could be put to work. But, as Murphy told Studio 10 in March 2020, she and Diane were fraternal twins and 'as soon as they hired us they realized we really don't look that much alike'. She explained 'they ended up showing my sister from the back or from a distance and then after the first year I took over'. Murphy also said Montgomery, who died from cancer in May 1995 at the age of 62, 'was like a mom' to her, adding: 'We were close off the set and I loved her very much.' However her 'favorite' co-star was Agnes Moorehead, who played Samantha's mother Endora and 'was very much like a grandma to me and I just thought she was beautiful and colorful and fun. 'And her favorite color was purple and everything in her dressing room was purple.' Later in the 1970s, there was a short-lived spin-off series called Tabitha, in which the character was played as an adult by Lisa Hartman. After Bewitched wrapped up in 1972, Erin Murphy stepped out of the spotlight, but reruns kept her a familiar face for viewers. Starting her role as Tabitha at just two years old, Murphy graduated from El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California, in 1981.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Bewitched' Star, 61, Turns Heads in Birthday Selfie
'Bewitched' Star, 61, Turns Heads in Birthday Selfie originally appeared on Parade. Bewitchedstar Erin Murphy turned 61 on June 17. The actress, who portrayed Tabitha Stephens on the hit sitcom, shared a selfie on Instagram to mark her special day. "Rise & shine, it's my birthday! This is 61," Murphy captioned her post. Many fans wished Murphy a happy birthday in the comments section of her post. "Happy birthday! You look amazing," one person wrote. "Happy birthday. You are simply gorgeous," someone else said. "Well happy bday Tabitha!!!" a third comment read. "Happy birthday Erin, you are a very beautiful woman, just like when you were 20 years old. Beauty has always been with you," a fourth Instagram user added. Days before her birthday, Murphy shared that she'd made it to the final table at the Ed Asner Celebrity Poker Tournament. "Happiness is going into the final table with the most chips! The empty seat next to me is where I knocked out Beth Broderick from Sabrina the Teenaged Witch! TV witches can't always stick together," Murphy captioned a post on June 15. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Murphy first joined the Bewitched cast in its second season alongside her twin sister, Diane Murphy, who also turned 61 on June 17. Eventually, Erin continued on in the role on her own and played Tabitha until the series ended in 1972. Following her time on Bewitched, Murphy went on to star in a handful of shows, including The Comeback Kids in 2014 and Life Interrupted, a TV movie that was released in 2017. 'Bewitched' Star, 61, Turns Heads in Birthday Selfie first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
