Protecting Minnesota Community Forums

You’re invited to join Attorney General Keith Ellison for a series of community forums to discuss his work to protect the rights and freedoms of the people of Minnesota.

At these forums, you will hear from Attorney General Ellison about what he’s doing to defend Minnesotans from federal attacks on citizenship, privacy, funding, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, abortion rights, and more — and what you can do to stand up for your community as well. You will also be able to share your story, pass along your concerns for the future, or just learn from others in your community.

Below you will find a list of community forums as well as RSVP links for each event. An RSVP is required to receive the forum location and attend.

Upcoming Events

The Future of Hennepin County Medical Center
Community Forum with AG Ellison

HCMC is a vital center for health care that people from across the state rely on. Join us for a forum on the facility's future.

Attorney General Ellison is convening community members and stakeholders for a forum on the future of Hennepin County Medical Center, a flagship health care institution that Minnesotans across the state rely on in numerous ways.

HCMC is enduring a perfect storm of financial pressures, but closure is not an option.

Attorney General Ellison wants to hear from HCMC staff, civic leaders, community members, and patients about their ideas for making HCMC stronger.


Previous Events

Map of Minnesota with markers showing each location where an outreach event has taken place

2025

  • March 13: Minneapolis
    • Topic: Immigration
  • March 15: Rochester
    • With: Sen. Liz Boldon
  • March 20: North Saint Paul
    • Topic: Executive Overreach
  • March 22: Moorhead
  • March 29: St. Cloud
  • April 5: Duluth
    • With Rep. Kozlowski and Rep. Johnson
  • May 3: Red Wing, MN
  • May 10: White Bear Lake
    • Topic: Reproductive Health forum
  • May 21: St. Paul
    • Topic: MN Youth Forum: Uplifting Youth Through Creative Healing & Community Support
  • May 31: Worthington
  • October 7: Bemidji
  • October 22: Shakopee
  • October 25: Fairmont
  • October 27: Brainerd
  • November 12: Grand Rapids - Veterans Forum
  • November 13: Ely
  • November 13: Hibbing
  • November 15: Chaska
  • November 17: Afton
  • November 22: Mankato

2026

  • February 23: New Ulm
  • February 23: Ramsey
  • March 11: Burnsville
  • March 11: Winona
  • March 11: Woodbury
  • May 2: Cloquet