Health

Health
In Minnesota and Washington, debate over health care subsidies continues as shutdown drags on
As the federal government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, the debate over whether to extend federal health insurance subsidies continues to play a central role in the impasse — including in Minnesota.
Doctors and clinicians at Allina Health announce Nov. 5 strike
Doctors Council SEIU union members, and Allina Health have been negotiating their first contract for nearly two years. The one-day strike involving 61 clinics could be averted if the parties find resolution during upcoming bargaining sessions.  
Fergus Falls leaning into homey day care ‘pods’
Plans are afoot in Fergus Falls to build out a series of adjacent day care pods, which require less overhead than center-based facilities while offering some of the comforts associated with home-based care. 
Minnesota’s 2 cannabis, hemp testing facilities gear up for boom in recreational market
St. Paul-based Legend Technical Services and ChRi Laboratories, Minnesota’s two testing facilities, are preparing for new testing rules to go into effect and the state’s recreational-cannabis market to take off.
Rising costs and fewer options for 2026 Minnesota Medicare plans
A combination of rising costs and fewer Medicare Advantage insurers is prompting an unprecedented number of Minnesotans to review their options for 2026. 
Why Minnesota bird flu cases are spiking
Bird flu cases are on the rise nationwide. Minnesota alone has seen outbreaks affecting nearly 600,000 birds in commercially farmed flocks. Here’s what that means.