AG Ellison announces consumer protection lawsuit against used car dealership
A Fridley, Minn. used-car dealership is facing a lawsuit filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for deceptive sales that the AG says "has cheated thousands of Minnesotans out of millions of dollars collectively."
AG Ellison, DOT announce airline passenger protection agreement
State officials say an agreement between the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide more consumer protection for airline passengers.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: Police organization requests prosecutor change
Alleging that Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty “sought to bury" the independent analysis of a use-of-force expert, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association is requesting that the case against the Minnesota State Trooper involved in the July 2023 shooting of Ricky Cobb II be taken over by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.
Minnesota AG reaches settlement with HavenBrook Homes, other landlords
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has reached a settlement with multiple rental companies in a lawsuit that alleges the companies under-maintained hundreds of rental homes.
Judge: Fleet Farm must hand over gun sales records in straw purchase lawsuit
A federal judge says Fleet Farm must turn over records of handguns sold from its Minnesota stores as part of an ongoing lawsuit involving potential straw purchases.
Minnesota AG, lawmakers combat employer misclassification fraud in new bill
The Minnesota Attorney General and lawmakers announced Monday they will have new legislation to fight employer misclassification fraud.
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Lawmakers on employer misclassification fraud [RAW]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, lawmakers announce bill to combat employer misclassification fraud.
Minnesota insulin lawsuit: AG Ellison announces settlement with Eli Lilly
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday the state has come to a settlement agreement with Eli Lilly about the high price of insulin.
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MN Eli Lilly settlement over insulin pricing [RAW]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a press conference on Wednesday to announce a settlement agreement with Eli Lilly over the high price of insulin, which will now cost $35 per month for Minnesotans.
Fake reviews? Minnesota dentist’s 5-star ratings under investigation
The flurry of five-star reviews and vaguely written comments seemed too good to be true.
Minnesota AG Ellison files wage theft lawsuit against large local dairy farm
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit Monday against a large Minnesota dairy farm, Evergreen Acres. In the lawsuit, Ellison alleges that Evergreen Acres failed to pay at least $3 million of workers' earned pay.
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MN AG announces wage theft lawsuit [RAW]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Monday that his office is launching a wage theft lawsuit against dairy farm Evergreen Acres. Ellison alleges that Evergreen Acres has failed to pay at least $3 million of vulnerable workers earned wages.
Minnesota seeks $2.4 million from contractors for wage theft, unlawful practices
An investigation into each company found 25 employees that allegedly had not been paid what they were due on 19 construction projects, including the Viking Lakes project in Eagan.
3 charged in Medicaid fraud scheme
Three people have been charged for swindling Medicaid out of nearly $11 million. More are expected to be charged as the investigation goes on.
Minnesota AG secures landlord agreement to halt evictions over unpaid utilities
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has come to an agreement with Investment Property Group (IPG) to stop the evictions and threat of evictions on tenants with unpaid utility charges, according to an announcement.
Minnesota AG sues online lenders offering 'predatory' loans, high interest rates
When consumers reviewed loan documents or complained about the interest, they were often told that Minnesota law capping rates does not apply because the lenders operate online and are owned by Native American tribes.
Mille Lacs Co. judge interfering with felons’ right to vote: AG Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has intervened in two cases where a Mille Lacs County judge prevented felons from voting.
Minnesota Attorney General files emergency motion, lawsuit against property management company
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday that his office has filed a new lawsuit and emergency motion against property management company Investment Property Group (IPG).
Mounds View PD reinstates SROs in area schools following Ellison opinion
After initially removing its school resource officers (SROs) from Edgewood Middle School, Pinewood Elementary School and the Mounds View Bridges Program, the Mounds View Police Department has announced it will once again be partnering with the Mounds View School District.
Live updates: Evening meeting on Minnesota SRO concerns and clarification
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General’s Office.