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Attorney General Ellison, states reach $26B agreement with major opioid manufacturer, distributors
Agreement to potentially bring more than $300M to Minnesota over 18 years for opioid epidemic treatment and prevention; also requires data transparency, industry changes to ensure crisis never happens again
“There is no amount of money that can ever make up for the death and destruction these companies caused in the pure pursuit of profit. No amount of money can bring back the nearly 5,000 lives we lost in Minnesota or fully restore the communities devastated in every part of our state,” Attorney General Ellison said.

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AG Ellison announces resolution with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family for their role in the opioid crisis
Resolution secures unprecedented public disclosure of more than 30 million documents, $4.3B from Sacklers; Minnesota’s share to exceed $50M over 9 years for prevention, treatment, and recovery
AG Ellison: Public document disclosure ‘means no one ever will forget what they did to us and no one can ever do it again’

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AG Ellison sues Google for antitrust violations over app store
Joins bipartisan coalition of 37 AGs in alleging Google illegally maintains app store monopoly, unfairly edges out competition
“Smartphones aren’t luxuries, they’re essential tools for folks trying to afford their lives and stay connected to family, friends, and the world. But Google’s illegal conduct drives up the cost of doing that for everyone,” Attorney General Ellison said.

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AG Ellison recommends PUC block gas companies from charging consumers $380M in winter-storm costs
AG investigation uncovered utilities could have reduced gas purchases during Winter Storm Uri price spike but failed to do so; instead conducted business as usual as if there were no emergency
“Shelter, heat, and light are human rights. Being able to afford your utility bills is essential for all Minnesotans to being able to afford their lives and live with dignity and respect,” Attorney General Ellison said.

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Attorney General’s budget ‘a win for Minnesota families and consumers’
AG Ellison praises 17 percent increase to base budget of Attorney General’s Office, including more resources to fight wage theft and antitrust behavior. Highlights Senate’s failure to fund much-needed criminal prosecutors to help fight violent crime in Greater Minnesota; AG ‘baffled why the Senate refuses to help us help prosecutors in Greater Minnesota make their communities safer’

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COVID-19 Related Complaints

Although the COVID-19 peacetime emergency has ended, you can still report concerns to our Office.  If you believe you were the victim of price gouging (before July 1, 2021), a COVID-19-related scam, or other fraudulent practices, please submit a report to our Office by using the Consumer Assistance Request Form.  If you have concerns about an unlawful eviction before July 1, 2021, or another landlord/tenant matter, please submit a report to our Office by using the Minnesota Tenant Report Form.

Temporary Changes in AGO Operations Due to COVID-19
  • Publications: The mailing of printed publications has been suspended. (More Information)
  • Service of Process: Until September 7, 2021, we will temporarily accept service of process for the State of Minnesota or any State Agency pursuant to state and federal rules of procedure 4 and 5 at the following email address COVID.service@ag.state.mn.us. (More Information)
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Know your rights and responsibilities as a fundraiser or donor to charitable causes

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office serves as the chief regulator of charities in Minnesota. The Charities Division of the Office is dedicated to educating fundraisers and charities about their responsibilities under the law and ensure they comply with the law, and to educating donors about their rights and how to know they are donating to reliable charities with a track record of delivering results. As such, the Office offers resources for the public including tips on researching charities, avoiding scams, and reporting questionable practices.

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Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drugs Prices - February 2020 Report

After nearly one year of public study and deliberation, Minnesota Attorney General Ellison’s Advisory Task Force on Lowering Pharmaceutical Drugs Prices has released a report and 14 recommendations for lowering prescription drug prices.

Read the full report or the press release for more information.

CenturyLink Settlement Information
CenturyLink Settlement Information

MN consumers who received internet or television service from CenturyLink between July 12, 2011 and the present are eligible for refunds if they were charged more for service than they agreed to pay.

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Affording Your Life Podcast
Listen to the AG's New Podcast!

Affording Your Life with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is your podcast about fairness, justice, and consumer information to help you afford your life.

Available on all major platforms

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Dose of Reality MN

Overdose deaths from opioids are increasing at an alarming rate. We are losing too many Minnesotans to painkillers, heroin, and other opioids. Use DoseOfReality.MN.gov to learn more about prescription painkiller abuse and how you can do your part to prevent it in Minnesota.