Money/Biz

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

10/16/2026

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.

DEEP DIVE: Addressing Long-Time Issues of Fraud (updated 10-14-2026)

10/03/2026

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.

Trina Swanson Explains Why She Can Win Pete Stauber’s Congressional Seat

09/22/2026

"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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Pan-African women and power

09/02/2011

"The full development of women and girls is fundamental to the success and sustainability of any community. If women and girls are weak our communities are weak."

Co-op women

07/02/2011

"We may look like a bunch of grocers, but, really, we come to work every day with the intention of saving our world."

All washed up? No and YES

01/02/2011

"A support system helps you stay connected to hold onto your dream and work with it."

2012 Changemaker: Minnesota nurses’ strike

12/02/2010

"It felt like we were doing something extremely positive not just for the profession but for the patients and the community and the people who come through our doors."

2010 Changemakers: 29th Street Petal Pushers

12/02/2010

"Girls are always thinking about their fantasies but the business plan can help them think forward and stay on track."

At home here

11/02/2010

"Our story can speak to other East African women about possibilities that can exist in spite of the obstacles we faced."

Diva Rags

09/02/2010

"[My business] is all about how I can help [customers] have a brighter day. It goes beyond the dollar."

Economies of worth

09/02/2010

"Our economic difference compared globally is obscene. What makes that acceptable?"

A wider worldview

06/02/2010

"We like things that we know even if it works against our best interest. ... 'Newing' is a big part of the answer of how we can get better at change."

When love ends

02/02/2010

You're getting a divorce: How can you protect yourself? What should you do first?

Union presidents: activists, counselors, collaborators, leaders

08/02/2009

"Women tend to work in collectives very comfortably-which makes union work a comfortable place to be active."

Healthy journey

07/02/2009

"I couldn't figure out how to keep my insurance through the county, so I lost it. I'm not stupid and I have a lot of privilege, with advantages like a high school education, support [from family and friends], fluency in English."

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