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Minnesota AG Reviews HealthPartners-Essentia Merger After Board Approval

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC · How we work

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HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced a merger that will create a combined organization.
Boards of directors approved the plan on Tuesday.
The merged system will include 22 hospitals, over 135 clinics, and about 6,000 clinicians.
Minnesota Nurses Association said members received no advance notice and voiced serious concerns.
Attorney General Keith Ellison will gather public comments and review the deal for compliance and public interest.

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HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced a merger that will create a combined organization.
Boards of directors approved the plan on Tuesday.
The merged system will include 22 hospitals, over 135 clinics, and about 6,000 clinicians.
Minnesota Nurses Association said members received no advance notice and voiced serious concerns.
Attorney General Keith Ellison will gather public comments and review the deal for compliance and public interest.