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RNs condemn healthcare cuts that endanger 600+ hospitals nationwide

The nation’s largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United, has placed Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis, MN on “RED ALERT” status, warning policymakers and the public that this potential hospital closure would have a drastic, irreversible impact on patients and healthcare workers across Minnesota and the Midwest.
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April 21, 2026

by Wayne Garrett, RN of the Minnesota Nurses Association

As a Psychiatric nurse in Hibbing, MN, I am sounding the alarm that the Twin Cities could lose 102 psychiatric beds if HCMC closes.
… Read more about: If we lose HCMC, patients, families, and healthcare providers will all feel the effects »

April 20, 2026

Today nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to testify and stand in solidarity as the House began hearing legislation to save Hennepin County Medical Center—a critical safety-net hospital and the state’s busiest Level 1 trauma center.
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April 9, 2026

Today healthcare workers gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to issue a dire warning to legislators on break that time is running out to save Hennepin County Medical Center—a critical safety-net hospital and the state’s busiest Level 1 trauma center.
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April 1, 2026

Healthcare workers and coalition partners gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to call on lawmakers to take action to save Hennepin County Medical Center—ensuring it remains open for the patients and communities who rely on it in their most vulnerable moments.
… Read more about: Healthcare workers and coalition partners call on elected officials to save Hennepin County Medical Center »

March 24, 2026

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at Essentia Health Surgery Center Miller Hill voted unanimously to ratify their contract, concluding less than one month of negotiations with hospital leaders aimed at addressing safer working conditions and sustainable wages.
… Read more about: Essentia Health Surgery Center-Miller Hill Nurses Vote to Ratify Contract Agreement »

March 24, 2026

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association at Aspirus Lake View Hospital voted to ratify their contract, concluding six months of negotiations.
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March 20, 2026

Hundreds of nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) held an informational picket today at North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital to highlight their ongoing contract fight with hospital leadership.
… Read more about: Nurses picket North Memorial Maple Grove Hospital seeking a first contract that centers retention and respect »

March 19, 2026

The Minnesota Nurses Association is deeply concerned by this afternoon’s announcement that Sutter Health intends to acquire Allina Health, placing one of Minnesota’s largest health systems under the control of an out-of-state corporate entity.
… Read more about: Statement from the Minnesota Nurses Association on proposed acquisition of Allina Health by Sutter Health »

March 17, 2026

by Becky Nelson, RN, Secretary of the Minnesota Nurses Association

It is no secret that ICE has created chaos and uncertainty in our Twin Cities communities of color.
… Read more about: Mutual Aid is Community Caring »

March 12, 2026

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association joined by family, friends and community supporters held an informational picket today outside Aspirus Lake View Hospital to highlight critical workforce issues at the core of their ongoing contract negotiations.
… Read more about: Nurses picket Two Harbors hospital seeking a new contract that allows them to stay in the community »

February 25, 2026

Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have filed an intent to hold an informational picket on Wednesday, February 25, outside Aspirus Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.
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February 23, 2026