At AG debate, Republican Ron Schutz commits to putting stocks in blind trust

By: Max Nesterak

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 1,143

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Republican Ron Schutz said if he’s elected Minnesota attorney general, he will give up control of his vast stock portfolio and divest from any companies that are currently in litigation with the state.

Schutz made the commitment on Friday during an MPR News debate with Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison, days after the Reformer reported on the potential conflicts of interest presented by his 174 individual stock holdings.

“I will divest from any stocks …

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