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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daunte Wright shooting: 1st degree manslaughter charge added against Kim Potter
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison added the count of first-degree manslaughter against Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn Center police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during an April traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
3 Minneapolis residents sue city over police ballot question
A new lawsuit aims to change the wording on the November ballot regarding police and public safety.


















