Attorney General Keith Ellison has alerted nine metro-area landlords about possible human trafficking at their properties. His office urges cooperation with law enforcement partners to shut down illicit massage businesses exploiting vulnerable women.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued B.E.S.T GDR (Premium Home Services) over allegations it posed as fake local businesses online. The lawsuit seeks restitution for harmed homeowners after reports…
Craig Alan Hameister has been sentenced by a Wabasha County court for murdering Melissa Hunt in June 2025 after pleading guilty earlier this year. The prosecution was led by Attorney…
Ten Minnesota food brands will showcase their products at a major industry event in Chicago this May. The state’s agriculture department says this opportunity helps emerging companies build connections with…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued We Push for Peace along with two former directors over alleged misuse of more than $6.5 million in charitable funds. The lawsuit claims…
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office invites community feedback on Sanford Health’s proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health. Public comments will help inform an ongoing legal review into how this merger…
Nathan Serbus welcomed over 100 fifth-grade students for an educational tour of his family’s Renville County farm during Ag Day activities coordinated with local organizations. Students explored modern farming equipment…
A federal court has struck down President Trump’s latest attempt at imposing import tariffs after a coalition of state attorneys general—including Keith Ellison—challenged their legality. The decision addresses concerns about…
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has opened applications for incentive payments supporting sustainable farm practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Up to $10,000 per applicant is available through this year’s…
Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors have launched their Disaster Relief and Emergency Response theme for youth engagement this year. The program guides participants through seasonal activities focused on preparedness, response, and…
Xcel Energy must refund $40.6 million plus interest to Minnesota electric customers after a Public Utilities Commission ruling supported by Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office and Department of Commerce. The…
Erik Adrian Blanco has been sentenced to nearly four decades in prison for killing a toddler under his care after being convicted by jury earlier this year. The case was…
Eric Dione Birth received a prison sentence after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting students while working at Winona Senior High School. The prosecution was led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement resolving an antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats over information-sharing practices among meat processors. The agreement requires changes aimed at preventing future collusion…
University of Minnesota Extension has partnered with BestPrep to bring renter education into high schools across Minnesota. The new program aims to equip students with essential skills such as financial…
Minnesota’s leading small business group warns that a proposed ‘suitable seating’ law could create new compliance hurdles. The NFIB says such mandates add unnecessary penalties for employers already facing regulatory…
Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that a key anti-fraud measure targeting Medicaid abuse passed through Minnesota’s Senate. The Medical Assistance Protection Act aims to expand investigative powers against those defrauding…
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has sued two Minneapolis-based charities alleging misuse of over $2 million intended for community benefit. Leaders are accused of diverting funds toward personal luxuries instead…
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s bill targeting Medicaid fraud has advanced past committee review toward a full vote in both legislative chambers. The proposal aims to expand investigative powers and resources…
The National Federation of Independent Business – Minnesota recently hosted a legislative update webinar covering major policy topics affecting local businesses. Key speakers addressed subjects like paid family leave and…
The Minnesota Vikings and MSHSL are hosting a free football officiating clinic on May 16 in Eagan. The event targets new or early-career officials and features NFL and Big Ten…
Members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents visited UMN Crookston on April 30 for orientation activities including tours highlighting academic programs like those in agriculture and natural resources.…
Attorney General Keith Ellison has begun issuing over $1 million in refunds to patients affected by Woodbury Dental Arts’ closure. The payments follow a settlement using newly established consumer protection…
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison welcomed a U.S. Supreme Court decision staying new restrictions on mifepristone access following an appeal by multiple states’ attorneys general. The move temporarily halts rules…
State Auditor Julie Blaha has released a new report detailing Minnesota county finances for 2023. The data shows strong revenue growth as counties transitioned away from pandemic-era federal funding.
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