Executive order bans garnishment of CARES Act stimulus payments in Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hailed Governor Walz's new executive order that protects federal CARES Act and other state, local, and tribal stimulus payments from garnishment by debt collectors.
Minnesota wins temporary restraining orders against 3 landlords who violated executive order
The State of Minnesota has won temporary restraining orders against three landlords who violated Governor Tim Walz's executive order banning evictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's mother passed away from COVID-19 complications
Health officials have determined Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's mother passed away from COVID-19 complications, according to a spokeman from Ellison's office.
Minnesota attorney general warns businesses that violate stay at home order could face fines
As Governor Walz extends Minnesota's stay at home order into May, the state's attorney general is warning businesses he will take action if they don't comply with the order.
Minneapolis restaurants owner under investigation after reports of withheld wages
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is calling on the owner of six Minneapolis restaurants to provide records to his office after reports that she withheld wages from recently laid-off staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyber crimes soar as scammers use coronavirus as way in
Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as government and healthcare organizations experience a major increase in phishing attempts.
Amid virus outbreak, Minnesota AG Ellison says retailers are price gouging
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's gotten dozens of calls from people who think they've gotten fleeced amid the coronavirus outbreak.
State task force unveils proposals for reducing deadly encounters with law enforcement
Months after its formation, a state task force unveiled its recommendations to reduce the number of deadly encounters involving law enforcement officers.
Minnesota joins lawsuit to prevent Trump administration from releasing blueprints for 3D-printed guns
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a lawsuit to block new move by the Trump administration that could allow for the release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns.
AG Ellison settles lawsuit against Comcast, gets relief for Minnesota customers
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison settled a lawsuit against Comcast/Xfinity and obtained refunds and debt relief for over 30,000 local customers.
Minnesota Attorney General, CenturyLink agree to $8.9 million settlement to be distributed to harmed customers
The settlement, totaling nearly $9 million, will be distributed to customers who were forced to overpay their telecom bills since 2011.
Pardon considered in 1920 rape case that sparked Duluth lynchings
Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison say they support reconsidering a century-old rape conviction that sparked one of the most grim episodes in Minnesota history.
Minnesota sues Juul for deceptive and unlawful trade practices, false advertising
Minnesota is suing Juul Labs, the nation’s biggest producer of electronic cigarette products, accusing the company of hooking Minnesota kids on nicotine through deceptive marketing.
Full house for forum on white nationalism in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison brought his listening tour to St. Cloud as part of his plan to combat hate crimes in the state. Tuesday night, Ellison welcomed a packed house, with visitors weighing in on the topic of white nationalism.
Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump Administration for Endangered Species Act rollbacks
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 20 other states in suing the Trump Administration for rolling back parts of the Endangered Species Act.
