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Jim Schultz wins GOP attorney general primary

The Associated Press called the race for Schultz at around 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. With 73% of precincts reporting, Schultz had 54% of the vote, with candidate Doug Wardlow at 35%. Perennial candidate Sharon Anderson had around 12% of the vote.

Minnesota

Abortion, crime are key themes as GOP candidates square off in attorney general primary

The two candidates in the Republican primary for attorney general are political newcomer Jim Schultz and 2018 candidate Doug Wardlow. Incumbent Keith Ellison is the likely DFL nominee.

August 05, 2022 02:00 PM

Minnesota

Traverse County attorney seeks to appeal ruling blocking Minnesota abortion restrictions

Traverse County Attorney Matthew Franzese is petitioning Ramsey County District Court Judge Thomas Gilligan to intervene in a case that ended Minnesota abortion restrictions, including a 24-hour wait period. Attorney General Keith Ellison, who was defending the state’s laws in that case, announced last week he would not appeal the ruling.

August 04, 2022 05:51 PM

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Minnesota joins national investigation of foreign robocalls

Keith Ellison has joined other attorneys general in an Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force investigating “gateway providers” that sell access to U.S. telephone networks. The ultimate goal is to bring legal action against the companies and cut down on illegal robocalls.

August 02, 2022 03:08 PM

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Minnesota could get millions from $4.25B opioid settlement

Minnesota has reached several other settlements with opioid companies over the last two and a half years that have brought the state hundreds of millions of dollars.

July 28, 2022 05:59 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

GOP challenger calls for Attorney General Keith Ellison to reject special prosecutor request in Line 3 case

Hundreds face charges in connection with the protests of the Line 3 pipeline replacement project last year, which energy company Enbridge constructed through northern Minnesota to transport oil from the Canadian province of Alberta to Superior, Wisconsin.

July 26, 2022 06:30 PM

By Alex Derosier

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Judge rules some Minnesota abortion restrictions unconstitutional

A Ramsey County judge ruled many of Minnesota’s abortion regulations violate the state constitution, including a 24-hour wait period and a requirement minors notify both parents before getting an abortion.

July 11, 2022 02:05 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

Minnesota has abortion protections post-Roe. Do opponents have a path to more restrictions?

The top priority for Minnesota anti-abortion groups following the overturning of Roe v. Wade is winning elections in November. But even with the state Legislature and governor's office, passing sweeping bans could be a far reach.

June 28, 2022 11:00 AM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

Keith Ellison vows to protect out-of-state women seeking abortions in Minnesota

“No one who travels from another state to seek an abortion that’s legal in Minnesota is going to be prosecuted,” the attorney general said. “I will oppose extradition requests from other states for people who’ve engaged in legal conduct in Minnesota.”

June 21, 2022 04:33 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

Walz, Ellison keep fundraising edge over GOP challengers

Between Jan. 1 and May 31, Gov. Tim Walz’s reelection campaign raised nearly $1.8 million and now has $4.46 million on hand heading into the summer. Republican challenger Scott Jensen raised about $472,000 in the same period and had $663,000 on hand as of May 31.

June 15, 2022 10:49 AM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

Keith Ellison accepts endorsement for Minnesota Attorney General at DFL Convention in Rochester

Ellison received resounding support for his work over the last four years.

May 21, 2022 04:09 PM

By Abby Sharpe

Minnesota

Minnesota attorney general asks lawmakers for $1.8 million to grow criminal division

Attorney General Keith Ellison said the additional attorneys could help take on complex criminal cases in Greater Minnesota that local prosecutors don't have the bandwidth to take.

May 06, 2022 10:09 AM

By Dana Ferguson

Minnesota

Minnesotans will share in $1.8M in refunds from TurboTax settlement

The settlement agreement calls for refunds to customers who paid fees to use the free version of TurboTax for tax years 2016 through 2018.

May 05, 2022 06:19 PM

By Alex Derosier