 With the primaries less than a month away, congressman Keith Ellison was in Brainerd today campaigning for his position as state attorney general. About 30 community members came out to the local 218 restaurant and bar to talk with Ellison and express some of their concerns. Ellison held a 90 minute roundtable discussion with those who attended. He says he's going to be leaving Congress to try and become the state attorney general because he can make change happen faster if elected. We're going to have very robust and active outreach as Minnesota Attorney General. I will be sitting down with neighbors taking in their views, getting their stories, hearing what they're going through, what they're hoping for. I know that my job is primarily to represent folks as a legal officer, but I can propose these ideas and work with legislators to get them done. Minnesota's primary election will be held on August 14th. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.