Minnesota has launched the nation’s first “Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office” to address the disproportionately high rates of violence faced by Black women and girls, and to honor the lives lost and call for continued action.
Attorney General Keith Ellison
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Attorney General Keith Ellison Secures $35 Novo Nordisk Insulin for Minnesotans
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with Novo Nordisk, ensuring all Minnesotans can access insulin for no more than $35 per month for the next five years.
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Trump agenda poses many uncertainties for Black Americans
Brian Fullman, an organizer with Isaiah and Faith in Minnesota, convened a youth programming summit to discuss the groups’ initiatives in the face of a second Trump administration, which could potentially radically reshape the lives of Black Americans.
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Strengthening voter access and equity
With early voting underway in Minnesota and a new law protecting the electoral process, Attorney General Keith Ellison released updated guidance on the right to vote safely in a new electronic Election Report Form that Minnesotans can use if they encounter challenges in exercising their right to vote. “Minnesotans cherish our democracy and our freedom to […]
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Build Wealth Minnesota celebrates 20 years of helping Black familiesÂ
Build Wealth Minnesota celebrated its 20th anniversary with a fundraising Gala, featuring a four-course dinner, live auction, and live entertainment.
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Attorney General warns Minnesotans of door-to-door home improvement scams
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a warning to Minnesotans about door-to-door home improvement scams.
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MN takes action against dairy company in major wage-theft case
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a civil suit against Evergreen Acres Dairy for alleged wage theft and substandard living conditions.
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Crime and punishment: the Zaria McKeever case
In an MSR exclusive, Tiffynnie Epps shares her family’s journey in seeking justice for the murder of her sister Zaria McKeever.
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MN Republicans are not serious about law and order
In the past, some Republicans supported strengthening the capacity of the attorney general’s office to prosecute criminals but not in this legislative session.