Minnesota AG Ellison files wage theft lawsuit against large local dairy farm
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit Monday against a large Minnesota dairy farm, Evergreen Acres. In the lawsuit, Ellison alleges that Evergreen Acres failed to pay at least $3 million of workers' earned pay.
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MN AG announces wage theft lawsuit [RAW]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Monday that his office is launching a wage theft lawsuit against dairy farm Evergreen Acres. Ellison alleges that Evergreen Acres has failed to pay at least $3 million of vulnerable workers earned wages.
Minnesota seeks $2.4 million from contractors for wage theft, unlawful practices
An investigation into each company found 25 employees that allegedly had not been paid what they were due on 19 construction projects, including the Viking Lakes project in Eagan.
3 charged in Medicaid fraud scheme
Three people have been charged for swindling Medicaid out of nearly $11 million. More are expected to be charged as the investigation goes on.
Minnesota AG secures landlord agreement to halt evictions over unpaid utilities
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has come to an agreement with Investment Property Group (IPG) to stop the evictions and threat of evictions on tenants with unpaid utility charges, according to an announcement.
Minnesota AG sues online lenders offering 'predatory' loans, high interest rates
When consumers reviewed loan documents or complained about the interest, they were often told that Minnesota law capping rates does not apply because the lenders operate online and are owned by Native American tribes.
Mille Lacs Co. judge interfering with felons’ right to vote: AG Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office has intervened in two cases where a Mille Lacs County judge prevented felons from voting.
Minnesota Attorney General files emergency motion, lawsuit against property management company
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday that his office has filed a new lawsuit and emergency motion against property management company Investment Property Group (IPG).
Mounds View PD reinstates SROs in area schools following Ellison opinion
After initially removing its school resource officers (SROs) from Edgewood Middle School, Pinewood Elementary School and the Mounds View Bridges Program, the Mounds View Police Department has announced it will once again be partnering with the Mounds View School District.
Live updates: Evening meeting on Minnesota SRO concerns and clarification
Amid a renewed call for a special session on the law covering School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz is meeting Wednesday night with legislative leaders, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Attorney General’s Office.
Robocall call crackdown: AG Ellison to combat robocall scams
The new program involves attorneys general from all 50 states will focus on cracking down on illegal calls by targeting robocallers, the companies that use them, and lead generators who provide consumers’ numbers to robocallers.
AG Ellison urges Target to reinstate Pride merchandise, offers to help counter anti-LGBTQIA+ harassment
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 14 other state AGs have urged Target to consider reinstating Pride merchandise, offering assistance against anti-LGBTQIA+ harassment in stores.
Taylor Swift ticket Facebook scams rising
Ahead of sold out shows both Friday and Saturday night, Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison has warned about ticket scams. But one man says thieves are taking it further – hacking his Facebook to scam people on his now former account.
Taylor Swift ticket scams: Ellison warns ahead of Minneapolis performance
Taylor Swift will take the stage at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in less than a week. As the big show approaches, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is warning about ticket scams.
AG Ellison sues Walmart, Reynolds for defrauding consumers over ‘recycling’ bags that aren't recyclable
Saying its customers have been deceived through marketing tactics, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit against the Hefty bag parent company and Walmart for its “recycling" bags that actually wind up in landfills.
Merwin Liquors, Winner Gas Station investigation shows 'significant' decrease in crime
Since an investigation into Merwin Liquors and Winner Gas Station was announced, violence and drug sales have “significantly decreased" in the area, according to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
JUUL, Altria settle for $60.5 million with Minnesota over vaping epidemic
“We sent out a very clear message that we will not tolerate marketing nicotine products to the children of Minnesota," said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Minneapolis landlord under investigation for possibly overcharging tenants, filing unlawful evictions
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison opened an investigation into a Minneapolis landlord who may have charged illegal utility fees to largely-Somali tenants at an apartment complex and attempted to evict them based on these erroneous bills.
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AG Ellison, Protect Minnesota speak on gun violence [RAW]
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Protect Minnesota held a news conference on Tuesday related to gun violence and how it's a public health issue.
Moriarty: State takeover of Zaria McKeever murder case is 'undemocratic'
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty blasted a decision by Governor Walz to assign Attorney General Keith Ellison to take over the prosecution in the murder of Zaria McKeever after criticism that plea deals Moriarty gave to two teen suspects were too lenient.