Executive Press Releases

Attorney General’s Office and Kittson County Attorney’s Office secure conviction for murder in the second degree

Jun 2, 2026

Attorney General Ellison publishes Minnesota Law Review article on the use of civil law to improve public safety

Jun 2, 2026

Governor Walz Announces Appointments to the Governor’s Council on Recording the Truth of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans

Jun 1, 2026

Governor Walz Announces Appointments to the Governor’s Council on Recording the Truth of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans

Jun 1, 2026

Attorney General Ellison releases statement on MN GOP’s moment of silence for Derek Chauvin

May 31, 2026

Attorney General Ellison and bipartisan coalition oppose KIDS Act, support stronger online protections for children

May 27, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Final Bills of Legislative Session

May 27, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Final Bills of Legislative Session

May 27, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Legislation Strengthening Online Protections for Minnesota Children

May 26, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Bills

May 26, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Bills

May 26, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Legislation Strengthening Online Protections for Minnesota Children

May 26, 2026

Governor Walz Appoints Nathan Sosinski, Stacy St George, and Kathryn Fodness to Fill Tenth Judicial District Vacancies

May 22, 2026

Governor Walz Appoints Nathan Sosinski, Stacy St George, and Kathryn Fodness to Fill Tenth Judicial District Vacancies

May 22, 2026

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

May 22, 2026

Governor’s Office Announces Appointments

May 22, 2026

Commission on Judicial Selection Extends Application Process for Vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District

May 22, 2026

Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

May 22, 2026

Court provides path for former Minnesota Rusco customers seeking recovery

May 22, 2026

Commission on Judicial Selection Extends Application Process for Vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District

May 22, 2026

Attorney General Ellison to hold community forum on proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health by Sanford Health

May 22, 2026

Governor’s Office Announces Appointments

May 22, 2026

Attorney General Ellison partners with federal law enforcement on indictments of Housing Stabilization Services, Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention, and Home and Community Based Services providers

May 21, 2026

Attorney General Ellison urges funds to reevaluate decision to cut off Southern Poverty Law Center

May 21, 2026

Commission on Judicial Selection Announces Additional Vacancy in the Second Judicial District

May 20, 2026

Attorney General Ellison sues U.S. Department of Education over student loan rule limiting access to student loans for professional degree programs

May 20, 2026

Lavern C. Kauffman sentenced for sexual assault of juvenile victim

May 20, 2026

Governor Walz Signs Bills

May 19, 2026

Attorney General Ellison praises charges against ICE agent in January 2026 Minneapolis shooting

May 18, 2026

Hunter Earl Timo sentenced to seven years for sexual assault

May 18, 2026

AG Ellison, Rep. Norris, Sen. Johnson Stewart’s fraud-fighting bill passes Minnesota House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support

May 17, 2026

Attorney General Ellison wins order preventing power company from disconnecting consumer with life-sustaining medical equipment

May 15, 2026

Attorney General Ellison statement on inclusion of MAP Act funding in budget deal

May 14, 2026

Attorney General Ellison fights human trafficking at illicit massage businesses

May 12, 2026

Attorney General sues Illinois-based home services broker for deceiving homeowners by posing as local businesses

May 11, 2026

Craig Alan Hameister sentenced to more than 34.5 years for second-degree intentional murder

May 11, 2026

Attorney General Ellison sues We Push for Peace and its two former leaders for misusing over $6.5 million in charitable assets

May 8, 2026

Attorney General Ellison seeks community input on proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health by Sanford Health

May 8, 2026

Attorney General Ellison resolves antitrust lawsuit with Agri Stats

May 7, 2026

More than $40 million to be refunded to Xcel customers after Attorney General Ellison’s Office and Commerce Dept. intervene

May 7, 2026

Erik Adrian Blanco sentenced to 39 years for 2nd degree felony murder following death of 14-month-old child

May 7, 2026

Eric Dione Birth sentenced to 7.5 years for criminal sexual conduct

May 7, 2026

Attorney General Ellison wins lawsuit against Trump Administration’s illegal tariffs

May 7, 2026

Attorney General Ellison’s fraud-fighting bill headed to House floor after passing Ways and Means Committee

May 5, 2026

Attorney General’s Office sues charities over $2 million in misused assets

May 5, 2026

Attorney General Ellison, Senator Johnson Stewart, and Representative Norris’ fraud-fighting bill passes Minnesota Senate

May 5, 2026

Attorney General Ellison praises Senate for closing ghost gun loophole

May 4, 2026

Attorney General Ellison welcomes Supreme Court stay of nationwide injunction against mifepristone

May 4, 2026

Attorney General Ellison’s prosecution of murder of Zaria McKeever complete with sentencing of final defendant

May 1, 2026

Attorney General Ellison’s fraud-fighting bill headed to Senate floor after passing Senate Finance Committee

May 1, 2026