Twin Cities churches, salons and other businesses sue Gov. Walz, AG and county attorneys over stay-at-home order

Some Twin Cities churches, salons, a mini golf course and a card and gift shop are collectively suing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey county attorneys over the stay-at-home order that has kept many businesses and large gathering places closed to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison pushes for federal investigation of beef-packing industry

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in asking the U.S. Department of Justice to pursue a federal investigation into market competition and potential anticompetitive practices by meat packers in the cattle industry.

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.

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.

Attorney General on CenturyLink settlement and how victims can get a piece of the money
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After a multi-million dollar settlement with CenturyLink for overcharging Minnesota Customers, Attorney General Keith Ellison joins us in the studio to break down how customers can get a piece of the settlement money

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 schools cannot withhold diploma based on meal debts, AG says
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a binding written opinion that under state law, "public schools are prohibited from denying students?? who are eligible to receive their diploma ? the opportunity to participate in graduation ceremonies due to unpaid meal debts.?