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Attorney General Ellison sues landlords for defrauding State, charging tenants illegal fees
Monarch Investment and Management Group, LLC and related companies received over $259K from State to protect Minnesota tenants from eviction during COVID-19 pandemic, then filed 44 eviction actions against tenants
“It’s reprehensible that Monarch Investments and related companies profiteered during the COVID-19 pandemic on the backs of vulnerable tenants,” Attorney General Ellison said.  

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Attorney General Ellison joins bipartisan call for Instagram to strengthen location-sharing privacy protections
Joins 37 AGs in emphasizing dangers to vulnerable users, including children and survivors of domestic violence
 “It’s astonishing that one of the largest social media platforms on the planet thinks it’s acceptable to let minors constantly broadcast their location to everyone who follows their account. I can’t believe this needs to be said, but the risk of this feature being used to harm children is immense, and something needs to change immediately,” Attorney General Ellison said. 

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Attorney General Ellison secures preliminary injunction blocking Minnesota’s Medicaid data from being used unlawfully for immigration enforcement purposes
“This unprecedented decision was made without notice and without regard to longstanding protections for patient data. The climate of fear this action created will likely cause people to forego necessary and authorized medical care and that is unacceptable.” said Attorney General Ellison.
 

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Attorney General’s Office secures theft convictions in Lyon County
Darin Lee Horner pleads guilty to two counts of theft by swindle following thefts from customers between 2017 and 2019 related to appliance purchases
“It’s hard to afford your life when thieves and scammers take your money for products they never actually deliver,” said Attorney General Ellison. “Darin Lee Horner’s actions were unlawful and unacceptable, and I am pleased my office was able to hold him accountable for his crimes.”

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Abdifatah Yusuf found guilty of bilking Medicaid program out of over $7.2 million
Blaine man owned agency that operated out of a mailbox yet claimed to provide over millions in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to Medicaid recipients
“Stealing money meant for poor people’s healthcare and using it to buy luxury cars and designer clothes is as shameful and disgraceful as it gets,” said Attorney General Keith Ellison. 

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Attorney General Ellison Secures $35 Insulin for Minnesotans

Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement with insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which guarantees that Minnesotans will be able to purchase Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk insulin products for just $35 for the next 5 years.

Click here for more information and find out everything you need to know to obtain a month’s supply of insulin for $35, or for free, in some instances.

AGO Office Remodel

The Attorney General’s Office is remodeling its current office space and for everyone’s safety during this time, we are temporarily discontinuing the practice of in-person meetings with consumers and attempting to limit incoming mail. We are still committed to serving you in the best and most timely way possible. If you would like to speak with an analyst, we ask that you please call us. If you need help with a consumer problem and would like this Office to contact an organization on your behalf, we ask you to file a complaint using the Online Consumer Assistance Request Form. Thank you for your understanding.

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Clean Slate Tour

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office is traveling across the state on a Clean Slate Tour to help Minnesotans seal their records and get a fresh start for the future. Please check out the future locations of the expungement clinics this year and pre-register for the one closest to you. There is no cost for attending an expungement clinic. The only official document you need to bring is your I.D./driver’s license
 

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Protecting Minnesota Community Forums

In February, March, and April of 2025, Attorney General Keith Ellison will host a series of community forums across the state. At these events, the Office will listen and share more about the work we’re doing to stand up for Minnesotans in the face of extreme executive overreach, threats to our immigrant neighbors, attacks on the rights of LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans, increased economic pressure on our farmers and rural communities, and other community concerns. The event dates and locations are available here. Each forum will also be livestreamed on the Office’s Facebook page: facebook.com/AGEllison.
 

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Report on Emerging Technology and Its Effects on Youth Well-Being - Vol. 2, February 2025

The second volume of the Emerging Technology Report details the harmful effects that emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and social media are having on young Minnesotans. The report examines the harms these technologies cause, analyzes the specific design features causing those harms, evaluates previous legislative efforts to correct these issues, and provides policy recommendations for the Minnesota legislature that will curb these harms and improve the well-being of young Minnesotans. Read the full report or the press release for more information. This report is a follow-up to Attorney General Ellison’s award-winning 2024 report on the same subject, linked here. 
 

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“Working for Workers” - September 2024 Report

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today released his Office’s inaugural “Working for Workers” report, to be issued annually around the Labor Day holiday. The first edition of this annual report highlights the work of the Wage Theft Division in the Attorney General’s Office, which Attorney General Ellison established in 2019. Read the full report or the press release for more information.

Affording Your Life Podcast
Listen to the AG's New Podcast!

Affording Your Life with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is your podcast about fairness, justice, and consumer information to help you afford your life.

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Dose of Reality MN

Overdose deaths from opioids are increasing at an alarming rate. We are losing too many Minnesotans to painkillers, heroin, and other opioids. Use DoseOfReality.MN.gov to learn more about prescription painkiller abuse and how you can do your part to prevent it in Minnesota.