“Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minnesota’s 30th attorney general on January 7, 2019. As the People’s Lawyer, Attorney General Ellison’s job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. His guiding values are generosity and inclusion.”
https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/AGBio.asp
May 12, 2026
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has notified nine metro-area landlords about potential human trafficking at their properties. His office is partnering with law enforcement agencies and nonprofits to address illicit massage businesses suspected of exploiting vulnerable women.
Read more →May 11, 2026
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued B.E.S.T GDR LLC (Premium Home Services) over alleged deceptive practices involving fake business listings targeting homeowners. The lawsuit seeks restitution for affected consumers as well as civil penalties.
Read more →May 11, 2026
Craig Alan Hameister has been sentenced for murdering Melissa Hunt in Kellogg last year. He pleaded guilty earlier this year after admitting intent during his plea hearing. The case was prosecuted by Attorney General Keith Ellison's office following a referral from local authorities.
Read more →May 8, 2026
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has sued We Push for Peace and two former directors alleging misuse of more than $6.5 million in charitable assets. The suit claims personal enrichment at community expense as well as attempts at concealment during an official investigation.
Read more →May 8, 2026
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is inviting public feedback on Sanford Health's proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health. The office says all comments will help inform its legal review under state laws governing health care transactions.
Read more →May 7, 2026
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement resolving an antitrust case against Agri Stats over its information-sharing practices among meat processors. The agreement requires changes intended to prevent future price coordination affecting consumers' food costs.
Read more →May 7, 2026
Eric Dione Birth has been sentenced by a Winona County court to seven-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting three students while working at Winona Senior High School. The prosecution was led by Attorney General Keith Ellison's office following a referral from local authorities.
Read more →May 7, 2026
Erik Adrian Blanco has been sentenced by a Morrison County court to nearly four decades in prison following his conviction for second degree felony murder involving a toddler's death. The prosecution was led by Attorney General Keith Ellison's office after referral from local authorities.
Read more →May 7, 2026
A federal court has ruled against President Trump's recent attempt to impose new tariffs after earlier efforts were struck down. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined with other state leaders in challenging these measures.
Read more →May 7, 2026
Xcel Energy will refund $40.6 million plus interest to Minnesota electric customers after a Public Utilities Commission ruling found it responsible for costly outages at Prairie Island nuclear plant in 2023. The decision follows efforts by Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Office and Department of Commerce advocating for consumer relief.
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