Sanford Health's Acquisition of North Memorial Health Proceeds Under 10-Year State Oversight

The proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health by Sanford Health has been approved to move forward under a legally enforceable 10-year agreement. Announced by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, this agreement aims to safeguard hospital services, workers, and patients, while integrating Minnesota's largest rural health system into the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The deal mandates a $600 million investment in North Memorial's system and the preservation of essential services.