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Minnesota Attorney General’s Office laying off 17 employees, rising costs a factor
By Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that it is letting 17 employees go as part of a “general restructuring of the office.”
Of those 17 employees, three are attorneys. The office says that the decision was made based on “numerous factors, including rising...
Key takeaway RELATED: Minnesota fraud cases at risk amid US Attorney exodus The post Minnesota Attorney General’s Office laying off 17 employees, rising costs a factor first appeared on KSTP.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The layoffs at the Minnesota Attorney General's Office come at a time when the state is grappling with various high-profile cases, making the decision to let go of 17 employees, including three attorneys, particularly noteworthy in the local context. With 443 staff members prior to the layoffs, the office was a significant employer in the Minneapolis area. The fact that rising costs were a factor in the decision may raise concerns about the office's ability to effectively serve the community, given the current economic climate in the Twin Cities. It is worth watching how these staff changes will affect the office's workload and priorities, especially in areas such as consumer protection and public safety, which are crucial to Minneapolis residents. The assurance that the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and ongoing litigation will not be impacted provides some stability, but the overall impact of the restructuring on the office's operations and the community it serves remains to be seen.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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