Minnesota attorney general sues Savers thrift store chain

Minnesota is ratcheting up its fight with the international thrift store chain Savers.

State Attorney General Lori Swanson sued the secondhand retailer in Hennepin District Court on Thursday, saying Savers is seriously misleading the public about how much of the proceeds from donated clothing and furniture actually go to charity.

http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-savers-thrift-store-chain/304582931/