Former Minneapolis chamber president pleads guilty to mail fraud

ByMinnesota Courts DailyDec 6, 20250 comments2 views

Jonathan Weinhagen, former President and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of mail fraud, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen.



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Attorneys general investigate buy-now-pay-later companies over consumer protection concerns

ByMinnesota Courts DailyDec 6, 20253 min read

Attorney General Keith Ellison of Minnesota has joined a coalition of seven state attorneys general in launching an inquiry into the business practices of six major buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) companies.


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Attorneys general sue USDA over SNAP benefit restrictions for legal immigrants

Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with attorneys general from 21 other states and the District of Columbia, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to challenge new guidance affecting Supplemental Nutrition...
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Minnesota AG announces settlement allowing refunds after closure of Woodbury Dental Arts

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for Woodbury Dental Arts, a dental clinic that closed in March 2024 and filed for bankruptcy.
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Minneapolis non-profit director faces wire fraud charges related to grant misuse

Tony Robinson, 41, of Minneapolis, appeared in court following an indictment on five counts of wire fraud and conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced the charges, which allege that Robinson participated in a scheme with Tezzaree...

Attorneys general urge Shopify to block illegal e-cigarette sales

ByMinnesota Courts DailyNov 29, 20254 min read

A group of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York have called on Shopify Inc. to strengthen its efforts against the sale of illegal e-cigarette products on its platform.


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Minnesota secures federal agreement protecting crime victim services regardless of immigration status

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will prevent new restrictions from being applied to Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services for...
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Federal court blocks elimination of four federal agencies after multistate lawsuit

A federal court has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle four federal agencies, following a lawsuit led by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and joined by 20 other state attorneys general.
Keith Ellison, Attorney General

Christopher Lee Neal sentenced to over 27 years for Sauk Rapids murder

Christopher Lee Neal was sentenced to 326 months in prison by a Benton County court for the second-degree murder of V.G. in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota.

Clay County man convicted for fraudulent military service claims and VA benefits scheme

ByMinnesota Courts DailyNov 27, 20252 min read

A federal jury in Saint Paul has convicted Mikhail Robin Wicker, also known as Michael Robin Wicker, of Clay County, on charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, use of a false military discharge certificate, and fraudulent use of military medals.


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Minnesota attorney general issues alert after abrupt closure of home renovation firm

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a consumer alert following the sudden closure of Minnesota Rusco, a home renovation company that operated in the state for 70 years.
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States reach $7 million settlement with Greystar over alleged rent price coordination

A coalition of nine states has announced a proposed $7 million settlement with Greystar Management Services LLC, the largest landlord in the United States, as part of ongoing litigation against RealPage and several large landlords.
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Attorneys general sue HUD over policy changes affecting homelessness programs

Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with 20 other plaintiffs, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over recent changes to the Continuum of Care grant program.

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