Allina Health Physicians Vote to Authorize Strike
July 9, 2026
More than 130 Allina Health hospital physicians represented by Doctors Council SEIU voted last week, by a 90% margin, to authorize a strike after nearly two years of bargaining.
New Website Provides Useful Info on Cannabis Use
July 31, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has launched a new webpage that includes educational resources on cannabis.
The webpage is intended to address the immediate communication needs of the public regarding cannabis use. As new tools and materials are developed, MDH will add them to the webpage.
Currently, available documents include resources for individuals who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Fact sheets are available in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.
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