Abortion access reaffirmed in Minnesota
Abortion will remain legal in Minnesota despite the Roe v. Wade decision, and some Minnesota leaders will work to keep it that way.
Ford paying $19.2M to Minnesota, other states in settlement over false advertising
Settling claims that it misrepresented both the fuel economy and payload capacity of some of its vehicles, Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay $19.2 million to multiple states, including Minnesota, as part of a newly announced agreement.
Ellison seeks $1.8 million for criminal prosecutors; GOP says he has enough
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he needs more funding to help overworked county attorneys with an increasing number of violent crime cases, but the request has fallen flat with legislative Republicans. Ellison, who spoke with three Metro-area county attorneys Thursday at a news conference that was briefly disrupted by protesters, is seeking $1.8 million. That would be enough to hire seven new prosecutors, more than tripling the staff available to counties who ask for help, he said.
Minnesota joins coalition urging student debt cancellation
As calls continue to increase for President to fulfill a campaign trail promise and cancel federal student loan debt for student borrowers, Minnesota will be one state that joins the chorus urging forgiveness.
Solar panel companies, lenders sued for defrauding Minnesotans
Minnesota homeowners who purchased solar panels found the deal to be not as sunny as they were sold after being tricked into signing contracts and loan agreements that are being deemed fraudulent.
Solar panel companies, lenders sued for defrauding Minnesotans
Minnesota homeowners who purchased solar panels found the deal to be not as sunny as they were sold after being tricked into signing contracts and loan agreements that are being deemed fraudulent.
Amir Locke shooting: No charges against Minneapolis police officer
Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against Mark Hanneman, the Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Amir Locke while serving a no-knock search warrant in February.
Why prosecutors decided not to charge Minneapolis officer in fatal shooting of Amir Locke
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison explain their decision to not file charges against the Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Amir Locke.
‘Women’s Economic Security’ findings released
A task force studying women in the workforce has announced its findings in a new report.
Feeding Our Future investigated for fraud, AG Ellison confirms
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has confirmed an ongoing investigation into St. Anthony-based Feeding Our Future for potential violations of non-profit and charities laws in the wake of an FBI probe last month.
Opioid settlement nets Minnesota more than $300 million over 18 years
As part of a settlement for its part in an opiate over usage epidemic, manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s three largest distributors have agreed to pay Minnesota millions for their roles in selling and promoting the drug.
Ellison says state won't challenge sentence for Kim Potter
Speaking with FOX 9 in a one-on-one interview following the sentencing of Kim Potter in the death of Daunte Wright, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he has no plans to challenge Judge Regina Chu's decision.
AG Ellison sues Minnesota landlord over 'fraud and abuse' violations
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit against one of the largest landlords in Minnesota.
AG Ellison to review fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, Frey offers support
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will partner with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to review the fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced. Ellison will help Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman review the case file and determine if charges will be brought against any of the officers involved in the shooting.
AG Ellison sues COVID-19 testing companies accused of faking test results
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit aimed at companies who deceived patients looking for a COVID-19 test.
AG Ellison sues COVID-19 testing companies accused of faking test results
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit aimed at companies who deceived patients looking for a COVID-19 test.
Attorney General Ellison files lawsuit against COVID-19 testing sites, lab for deceiving consumers
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced lawsuit aimed at companies who deceive patients looking for a COVID-19 test.
Former Kim Potter Prosecutor: Early offer to discuss plea deal rebuffed
Imran Ali is still getting hate mail, eight months after he stepped down as prosecutor in the case against former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ellison settles lawsuits with 2 more Minnesota restaurants over COVID shutdown violations
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison says his office has settled lawsuits against two more restaurants that violated or threatened to violate Gov. Walz's COVID-related shutdown orders last year.