Sources say the Attorney General’s office agreed in August to release Duluth-based health system from ongoing talks.
By Christopher Snowbeck
The Minnesota Star Tribune
September 24, 2025 at 11:41PM
The east campus of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, which is is currently part of the M Health Fairview medical system in Minneapolis. (Provided/M Health Fairview)
“As the largest rural health care provider in Minnesota, we’re committed to advancing partnerships that keep health care accessible across the state,” Essentia’s statement said.
The abandoned proposal from the U and Essentia was meant to bolster health care in rural communities and access to specialty care.
Fairview issued a statement saying it was “committed to moving forward responsibly and transparently — ensuring stability for our providers and faculty, supporting our patients, and strengthening health care for Minnesotans.”
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Christopher Snowbeck covers health insurers, including Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group, and the business of running hospitals and clinics.
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