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Deep Dive: How the Attorney General’s Office Impacts Affordability, Housing, and Healthcare

At a recent campaign rally for Attorney General Keith Ellison, Sen. Tina Smith, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Ellison talked about several key issues impacting voters this season. Following are excerpts of the discussion, including Ellison's talking points about the economics of daily living, healthcare, housing, and other details related to how affordability is tied up in government policy and enforcement.
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DEEP DIVE: Addressing Long-Time Issues of Fraud (updated 10-14-2026)

Fraud is historically pervasive around the country. This deep dive starts with a case involving Minnesota immigrants in the 1920s, and ends with modern-day legislation and support so the attorney general's office can increase its staff to levels comparable to other states in being able to convict more people of fraud. The office has convicted 350 people of fraud since 2019, including those involving personal-care agencies, housing services, and autism treatment programs.
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Trina Swanson Explains Why She Can Win Pete Stauber’s Congressional Seat

"I went to a farmer's home in Aiken County recently. This man had voted for Trump and Pete Stauber every single time. We had an hour-and-a half–long conversation. He explained all the things he's dismayed about. I explained who I was and why I was running and what I was going to support. I left with a $3,500 check."
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The economics of education

Rebecca John (Courtesy Photo) A bubble. An eruption. An…
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High-profile engineer

Rani dreams of the day when female engineering leaders are commonplace.
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Small businesses take a stand on marriage equality

It's one thing for an individual to take a stand on the issue of marriage equality. It's another level for a small business to take a stand. The Minnesota Women's Press spoke with three independent business women about their resolve to stand up for marriage for all.
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High-profile engineer: Susan Rani is modest about her trailblazing, leadership

Susan Rani (Photo by Sarah Whiting) Susan Rani is at the…
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Title IX Myths & stereotypes

[Another stereotype we're told is] whether we like it or not, college sports have become a big time economic engine, so get used to this new corporate model where profit rules the day.
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Slowed road to equality

The annual report on the status of women and girls in Minnesota. More than 60 people from a variety of organizations and coalitions gathered and analyzed data about economics, safety and security, health and reproductive rights, and power and leadership.
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Mothers of invention

"I think that's the mark of a good inventor, you're curious, you're determined, you're open, you're coming at problems in new ways and then you have the follow through. I think part of that may be confidence and a willingness to plow ahead. I think ultimately that makes for successful inventors."
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Creativity wins

"You've got one goal, and how you're going to get there you don't necessarily know ... but there can be these moments of brilliance."
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Problems to solve: Sandra Brick shows a woman’s place is in the patent office

Sandra Brick (Photo by Amber Procaccini) Let's admit it-when…
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Mothers of invention: Women invent Kevlar, signal flares and more

Catherine Thimmesh (Courtesy Photo) The nuggets of truth…
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Women are the solution : Q&A with Sheryl WuDunn

Sheryl WuDunn (Courtesy Photo) Empowering women and girls…
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Labor unions adapt

On average, women covered by a union contract earn almost 34 percent more than those who are not, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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