Allina doctors at Mercy, Unity hospitals begin 4-day strike Monday
About 150 doctors at Allina Unity and Mercy Hospitals in Fridley and Coon Rapids walked off the job Monday for the first day of a four-day strike after three years of failed contract negotiations.
About 150 doctors at Allina Unity and Mercy Hospitals in Fridley and Coon Rapids walked off the job Monday for the first day of a four-day strike after three years of failed contract negotiations.
Allina Health hospice nurses announce 7-day strike
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal.
More than 60 hospice nurses at Allina Health say they will walk off the job on Friday after a final bargaining session ended without a deal.
North Memorial, Sanford Health merger: Minnesota attorney general approves agreement
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has approved a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health, giving their merger the green light to become the largest urban-rural health system in Minnesota.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has approved a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health, giving their merger the green light to become the largest urban-rural health system in Minnesota.
UCare plans layoff of 100+ remote workers as operations wind down
UCare has announced the permanent layoff of 102 workers on Wednesday as the health insurer plans to wind down operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.
UCare has announced the permanent layoff of 102 workers on Wednesday as the health insurer plans to wind down operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.
Stillwater hospital fined over $15K for improperly disposing of infectious waste
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
Community weighs in on proposed North Memorial-Sanford Health merger
The community had a chance to weigh in on the proposed merger that would combine North Memorial Health and Sanford Health.
The community had a chance to weigh in on the proposed merger that would combine North Memorial Health and Sanford Health.
MN Medicaid providers in limbo after rapid revalidation process
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
Thousands of Minnesota Medicaid providers are still stuck in purgatory because of the rapid revalidation process the state had to carry out this year.
Allina hospice workers set for 1-day strike on Monday
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.