Allina hospice workers announce 1-day strike set for July 6
Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.
Allina Health hospice workers filed their intent to hold an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on July 6 if no agreement is met.
Feds warn 18 Minnesota hospitals found noncompliant with price transparency rules
A watchdog group found 18 Minnesota hospitals were noncompliant with federal price transparency rules, leading to warnings from the federal government to provide patients and the public with basic pricing information.
A watchdog group found 18 Minnesota hospitals were noncompliant with federal price transparency rules, leading to warnings from the federal government to provide patients and the public with basic pricing information.
Minnesota childcare crisis: 80% of providers say industry struggling
A spring 2026 survey found 80% of Minnesota childcare providers say the industry is still in crisis. Here's why:
A spring 2026 survey found 80% of Minnesota childcare providers say the industry is still in crisis. Here's why:
Minnesota Medicaid revalidation: Families of disabled adults fear losing services
Families and service providers across Minnesota are facing uncertainty after the state’s Medicaid revalidation process left thousands without funding.
Families and service providers across Minnesota are facing uncertainty after the state’s Medicaid revalidation process left thousands without funding.
University of Minnesota, Fairview reach 10-year deal after lengthy negotiations
After years of negotiations, a new agreement between the University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services marks a turning point for academic medicine and health care in the state.
After years of negotiations, a new agreement between the University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services marks a turning point for academic medicine and health care in the state.
New Minneapolis Medicaid facility navigates approval process amid mass provider drop
A new Minneapolis healthcare facility is nearly ready to open its doors, but it is still in the middle of navigating a complex approval process.
A new Minneapolis healthcare facility is nearly ready to open its doors, but it is still in the middle of navigating a complex approval process.
Minnesota Medicaid: 61% of providers disenrolled, leaving thousands of families in limbo
A major Medicaid provider revalidation deadline has left many Minnesota businesses and families scrambling to understand what comes next.
A major Medicaid provider revalidation deadline has left many Minnesota businesses and families scrambling to understand what comes next.
What failed at Minnesota Capitol: IVF coverage, gun safety, autonomous vehicle bills
Lawmakers wrapped up a busy session at the Capitol, but some of the biggest debates are far from over. Here's what's left undone:
Lawmakers wrapped up a busy session at the Capitol, but some of the biggest debates are far from over. Here's what's left undone:
Maple Grove nurses authorize strike to demand better staffing, retention
Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital voted to authorize a strike after a year of contract talks as nurses demand better staffing, retention and workplace protection.
Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital voted to authorize a strike after a year of contract talks as nurses demand better staffing, retention and workplace protection.
Hantavirus in Minnesota: Officials monitor person who might have been exposed
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Minnesota lawmakers: HCMC rescue plan still undecided as session nears end
The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center from shutting down.
The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center from shutting down.
AI detects pancreatic cancer up to 3 years earlier, Mayo study shows
Mayo Clinic researchers say they have developed an AI tool that can spot pancreatic cancer years before it is typically diagnosed.
Mayo Clinic researchers say they have developed an AI tool that can spot pancreatic cancer years before it is typically diagnosed.
Veterans help prosthetic feet research that aims to increase comfort, flexibility
Minnesota veterans are helping researchers improve prosthetic feet for better comfort and flexibility.
Minnesota veterans are helping researchers improve prosthetic feet for better comfort and flexibility.
HCMC closure: Lawmakers weigh sales tax hike, state funding to save hospital
HCMC faces possible closure this summer as it loses millions each month, and time is running out for lawmakers and hospital leaders as the hospital’s financial crisis deepens.
HCMC faces possible closure this summer as it loses millions each month, and time is running out for lawmakers and hospital leaders as the hospital’s financial crisis deepens.
Minnesota safety-net hospitals: 7 at risk due to Medicaid cuts, report finds
A new report from a consumer nonprofit warns that several Minnesota hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients are facing a major threat that could force them to shut down, reduce services or eliminate positions.
A new report from a consumer nonprofit warns that several Minnesota hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients are facing a major threat that could force them to shut down, reduce services or eliminate positions.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital water pipe rupture overnight reschedules some elective procedures
Some Abbott Northwestern patients are having their elective procedures rescheduled after an overnight water pipe rupture inside the hospital.
Some Abbott Northwestern patients are having their elective procedures rescheduled after an overnight water pipe rupture inside the hospital.
Allina Health, Doctors Council—SEIU reach tentative labor agreement
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
Allina Health has reached a tentative agreement with Doctors Council—SEIU, marking the union's first contract since negotiations started two years ago.
Mille Lacs Health System on brink of closure: Medicare owes $3M, UCare owes $1M
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Walz seeks Medicaid reform, faces bipartisan skepticism
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.