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MN State Rep. Debra Hilstrom Touts Her Experience in Her AG Campaign

Three Republicans and four other Democrats are also running for the open seat

June 20, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — After serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 18 years, State Rep. Debra Hilstrom says she’s ready for a change. Hilstrom announced her candidacy for Minnesota Attorney General on June 4th after Lori Swanson jumped into the race for governor. Hilstrom was a prosecutor for the Anoka County Attorney’s Office and resigned to start campaigning. Three Republicans…

MN Congressman Keith Ellison Files to Run for AG, Shakes Up DFL Primary

June 5, 2018

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison is not seeking reelection to his congressional seat, but will instead run for Minnesota Attorney General. He filed to run on Tuesday afternoon. The deadline to file to run for state office is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Ellison’s decision to run for attorney general is one of several late entries that will shake-up the DFL primary…

North Dakota Joins Lawsuit Against Drug Maker Purdue Pharma

Six States Blame Company For Role In Overdose Deaths

May 15, 2018

TJ Nelson,

North Dakota and five other states are filing a lawsuit against a drug maker for overdose deaths. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says Purdue Pharma “misrepresented and trivialized” the risk of addiction from prolonged opioid use. He says the company promoted the drugs through a “pervasive and deceptive marketing campaign.” Similar lawsuits are being filed in Nevada, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee…

Attorney General Sessions Will Visit Fargo Friday

The Justice Department says Sessions will make a "law enforcement related" announcement and deliver remarks on the opioid crisis.

April 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND – Attorney General Jeff Sessions is coming to Fargo on Friday. Details regarding what Sessions plans to talk about are not being released. The Justice Department says Sessions will make a “law enforcement related” announcement and deliver remarks on the opioid crisis. Sessions said in a trip to North Carolina last week that the federal government will continue to…

Attorney General In North Dakota Since 2000 Is Running For Re-Election

Wayne Stenehjem Made The Announcement On Social Media And On His Birthday

February 5, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Attorney General since 2000 is running for re-election. In a social media post, Wayne Stenehjem announced he will seek re-election this year. The announcement comes on his 64th birthday. Stenehjem said, “During my time as Attorney General, I have worked diligently to protect our children from predators, eliminate domestic violence, fight the illegal drug trade.”…

Minnesota Attorney General Decides To Run For Re-Election

Lori Swanson Had Considered A Run For Governor

January 28, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says she plans to run for re-election as attorney general instead of running for governor. Swanson was widely expected to launch a bid for governor. But the three-term Democrat told supporters in an email that she is running instead for re-election. In her email, Swanson wrote that the work of her…

ND Constitutional Carry Law: Loaded Guns Allowed in Vehicles with Proper ID

The state's constitutional carry law took effect in August

December 14, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is clearing up some confusion surrounding the state’s constitutional-carry law. Stenehjem says drivers may store a loaded gun in their vehicle, but if stopped by law enforcement, they must show proper state identification. He says showing a valid state driver’s license is the “equivalent of a valid concealed weapons license”…

12-Year-Old Joins Lawsuit Against Attorney General Sessions Over Medicinal Marijuana

She says having a drop of THC twice a day has kept her seizure-free for nearly three years

November 14, 2017

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NATIONAL — A Colorado 12-year-old is taking U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to court over the legalization of medical marijuana on a national scale. “I have intractable epilepsy so I have seizures that traditional medications wouldn’t really help,” said Alexis Bortell. “I would like to be able to visit my grandparents without risking being taken to a foster home.”…

CenturyLink Ordered to Reform Billing Practices in Minnesota

A spokesman says the company is pleased it could work with Swanson's office to agree on the order

October 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — CenturyLink has been ordered to reform its television and internet sales and billing practices. Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit against the company in July for allegedly overbilling customers after quoting lower rates. A man from Blaine was quoted a base monthly rate of $39.97 for television service, but was charged a base rate of…

Fargo’s Studs to Rugs Business Under Investigation by Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General Parrell Grossman says a state law approved two years ago makes contractor fraud a crime

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — The attorney general’s consumer protection division is investigating the sudden closure of Studs to Rugs in Fargo. The owner closed the business without warning this week, leaving an unknown number of customers in limbo. Assistant Attorney General Parrell Grossman says a state law approved two years ago makes contractor fraud a crime. He says the owner…