Judge reaffirms Stay Safe MN order, Shady's bar must remain closed to indoor dine-in service

A Stearns County, Minnesota judge ruled Gov. Tim Walz has the right to issue his executive order requiring bars and restaurants to shut down during the pandemic after an Albany, Minn. bar announced its intent to violate the order last month.

Minnesota governor puts AG Ellison in charge of George Floyd case

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Sunday night that Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead the prosecution in the case of George Floyd's death.

Walz says George Floyd video made him 'physically ill,' does not call for immediate criminal charges

In his first public comments about the George Floyd case, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he was made "physically ill" by watching video showing a Minneapolis police officer holding Floyd down with a knee in his neck.

Minnesota AG sues Albany bar owner planning to reopen unlawfully Monday

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit to prevent a chain of bars and restaurants from opening unlawfully Monday after the business’ owner announced his intention to do so.

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.