May 15, 2025
More than 1,000 physician residents at the University of Minnesota and Hennepin Healthcare have unionized with SEIU’s (Service Employees International Union) Committee of Interns and Residents.
SEIU's Committee of Interns and Residents is the country’s largest union of trainee physicians, representing more than 34,000 interns, residents, and fellows.
Residents from both the University of Minnesota and Hennepin Healthcare say they are understaffed and underpaid.
Both the University of Minnesota and Hennepin Healthcare released statements when the groups first started exploring unionization earlier this year saying the physician trainees are valued and the organizations recognize the trainees’ right to organize.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.