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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Crop tenders

06/02/2009

"They [immigrants] are key to our workforce. ...They work hard. They are well-liked workers and often they have family generations on the same farm."

Dairy diva

06/02/2009

"I just wasn't cut out to work with plants. Living, breathing animals are just more my thing."

Mercado mentality

03/02/2009

"The market is an attractive environment for women business owners because it'." neighborly, friendly and offers a chance at consensus style decision-making."

2008 Changemaker: Girl-focused education

01/02/2009

"We intentionally recruit from underserved populations."

Hard-hatted woman

11/02/2008

"I wondered, 'where can I shine?' I believe you create your own destiny. I decided to use my bilingual skills."

Stretched to the max

09/02/2008

"I encourage my clients to have open conversations about money and its place in relationships and life. It is healthy for us to be involved in the creation of a budget, spending and savings plan."

Community grocer

08/02/2008

"I was a bra-burning feminist in the '60s, but I've learned that's not an effective way to get things done."

What did the Capitol do for women this year?

06/02/2008

"Since women make up nearly three-quarters of the low-wage labor force, they were disproportionately affected by the governor's veto of the minimum wage increase. ... A single parent with one child would have to work more than 100 hours a week at minimum wage in order to meet basic needs." - Kris Jacobs, JOBS NOW Coalition

Chingwell’s Mutombu’s global village

01/02/2008

"I cannot change the world, but I can start with one person, knowing that it will grow. The ripple effects can be huge."

Big dreams

01/02/2008

Single with kids, student mothers beat the odds

Invested

12/02/2007

One of the biggest differences between men and women? The way we invest—or don’t invest—our money.

2007 Changemaker: Julie Hellwich

12/02/2007

Julie Hellwich and her Smart Women™ creations are making social change through business.

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