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On Thursday, October 17, MNA nurses are taking their concerns directly to management at Sanford hospitals. At Bagley, nurses are concerned they’re being asked to cover more patient assignments for each nurse and doctor. At Thief River Falls, nurses are concerned their own health insurance benefits are being cut. In Bemidji, nurses are concerned that untrained staff are monitoring patients on telemetry.
by Joe Steiger, RN, North Memorial
Community members, faith groups, public advocacy groups, MNA, and other labor unions joined forces to form a Community Benefits Agreement Coalition aimed at fighting for the communities impacted by the Sanford takeover of North Memorial Health, as well as Sutter Health’s proposed takeover of the Allina Health system.
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Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Session kicked off on February 17, with legislators exercising extra caution on spending and big policy changes heading into an election year.
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By Angela Ruhter, RN
It was an honor to attend the Global Nurses Solidarity Assembly (GNSA) in October 2025.
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