Politics Friday: A look at the work being done in the Attorney General’s office

Updated: 2:40 p.m.

Anti-trust cases, consumer protection actions, defense of newly passed state laws and ramped-up criminal prosecutions — it’s all on the plate of Minnesota’s attorney general.

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with Attorney General Keith Ellison about proposed changes to Minnesota’s gun laws, an upcoming hearing on voting rights, online scams and more.

Later, we’ll meet a Republican vying for his party’s nomination in Minnesota’s most closely watched congressional race. Joe Teirab makes his case for why he should represent Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.

Guests:  

• Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

• Joe Teirab is a Republican candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District seat