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Sanford Health, North Memorial Health to form single nonprofit health system, expanding access to locally driven care in Minnesota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and ROBBINSDALE, Minn.— Sanford Health, the nation’s leading rural nonprofit health system dedicated to transforming the health care experience, and North Memorial Health, a nonprofit health system based in the Twin Cities focused on empowering patients to achieve their best health, have signed a definitive agreement to come together as a single nonprofit health system – advancing their shared commitment to improving health, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and broadening access to care throughout the region.

Minnesota · 05-11

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Sanford Health and North Memorial to merge, pledging $600M investment into Twin Cities hospitals

Sanford, a South Dakota-based rural health giant, has made previous attempts to break into the Twin Cities health market.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 05-08

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Target Field, HCMC employees call for lawmakers to save hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A lineup of employees from Target Field and Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) teamed up on Thursday in hopes that lawmakers can create a comeback for the hospital. Saving HCMC. Big picture view:. However, the employees don’t want the rescue plan to be wrapped in a...

Minneapolis, MN · 05-08

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Smoky air expected to cloud Minnesota summer due to climate change, experts say

Smoky skies are expected to return to Minnesota this summer, when climate change-fueled Canadian wildfires are likely to rekindle, according to state experts. Minnesotans can expect between 12 and 16 days of air quality alerts this summer due to smoke from northern wildfires, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Minnesota · 05-07

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Children’s Minnesota Establishes First Endowed Chair for Pain, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine Program

MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2026-- Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce a new investment in easing pain and improving comfort for children facing serious illness. Thanks to a generous $2 million gift from the Hanson family, the health system has established its first endowed chair dedicated to pediatric pain, palliative care and integrative medicine. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260507763500/en/ Kris Catrine, MD, with Mike and Shelly Hanson at the Investiture Ceremony for the Hanson Family Endowed Chair in Pain, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Catrine is the inaugural chair holder. Kris Catrine, MD, medical director of Children’s Minnesota’s pain, palliative care and integrative medicine (PPCIM) program, has been named the inaugural holder of the Hanson Family Endowed Chair in Pain, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine. “Congratulations to Dr. Catrine on this well‑deserved appointment. As a nonprofit health system, this endowed chair represents a significant commitment to how we care for children with serious illness and complex pain,” said Jennifer Soderholm, president of the Children’s Minnesota Foundation. “The Hanson family’s generosity will strengthen access to specialized expertise and support approaches that focus on comfort, dignity and quality of life – today

Minnesota · 05-07

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Sanford, North Memorial plan $600M deal to expand Minnesota Health Care

Minnesota · 05-08

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What is uncompensated care and why does it keep going up at HCMC?

New data shows just how much a financial strain uncompensated care is putting on the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). Data shows it increased from $40 million in 2020 to a projected $104 million in 2026 and is part of the reason why its leaders say it could close without new funding streams.

Hennepin County, MN · 05-07

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Target Field, HCMC employees call for lawmakers to save hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A lineup of employees from Target Field and Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) teamed up on Thursday in hopes that lawmakers can create a comeback for the hospital. Saving HCMC. Big picture view:. However, the employees don’t want the rescue plan to be wrapped in a...

Minneapolis, MN · 05-08

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North Memorial Health and Sanford Health merging

Minnesota · 05-08

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Sanford, North Memorial plan $600M deal to expand Minnesota Health Care

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive agreement to merge into a single nonprofit health system, pledging about $600 million to expand and stabilize key services in Minnesota. The combined organization plans major investments in the Twin Cities, including modernizing and...

Minnesota · 05-08

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Minnesota Legislature continues search for solution as HCMC situation remains dire

ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – One of Minnesota’s most vital trauma centers is running out of money, and the push to save it is quickly becoming one of the hallmark issues of the legislative session. The Hennepin County Medical Center, or HCMC, serves people across the state of...

Minnesota · 05-06

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Lawmakers work to save HCMC from closing

The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center from shutting down. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest details as a session deadline approaches.

Minnesota · 05-06

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Minnesota forecasters see "active summer for air quality alerts"

State air quality experts expect about two weeks of wildfire smoke impact in Minnesota this summer, and several days of unhealthy ozone levels.

Minnesota · 05-07

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Minnesota Legislature continues search for solution as HCMC situation remains dire

ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – One of Minnesota’s most vital trauma centers is running out of money, and the push to save it is quickly becoming one of the hallmark issues of the legislative session. The Hennepin County Medical Center, or HCMC, serves people across the state of...

Minnesota · 05-06

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North Memorial removed from bill to help Hennepin County Hospitals

Hennepin County, MN · 05-06

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Minnesota lawmakers: HCMC rescue plan still undecided as session nears end

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) from shutting down. Lawmakers face deadline as hospital’s future hangs in the balance. What we know:. Hennepin Healthcare, which operates HCMC, is facing a...

Minnesota · 05-06

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Minnesota lawmakers: HCMC rescue plan still undecided as session nears end

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The future of Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital is uncertain as state lawmakers race to prevent Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) from shutting down. Lawmakers face deadline as hospital’s future hangs in the balance. What we know:. Hennepin Healthcare, which operates HCMC, is facing a...

Minnesota · 05-06

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Medicaid fraud-related review impacts 800+ Minnesotans

Minnesota · 05-02

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Minnesota leaders searching for middle ground as both parties seek to rescue HCMC from funding crisis

ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – Just a day after the Minnesota Senate approved a $150 million appropriation to help keep Hennepin County Medical Center, or HCMC, afloat, legislative leaders gathered with the governor once again to negotiate an agreement on what to send to the governor’s desk. Thursday’s...

Minnesota · 04-30

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Red alert: Nurses sound alarm over HCMC funding

Minnesota nurses hold ‘RED ALERT’ rally to save Minneapolis’ Hennepin County Medical Center, the state’s largest hospital, which is in need “long-term financial solutions” to remain open. State lawmakers are currently discussing funding solutions before the legislative session ends.

Minneapolis, MN · 04-30