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MN AG Ellison reviewing 2 proposed health care mergers

By Pat Sweeney Oct 4, 2023 | 12:25 PM

As part of his review of two proposed health-care system mergers to evaluate their compliance with state law, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office is soliciting public comment.

On July 12, St. Luke’s Duluth and Wisconsin-based Aspirus Health signed a letter of intent to merge.

On July 27, Duluth-based  Essentia and Wisconsin-based Marshfield also ed a letter of intent to merge.

Minnesotans may offer input by calling the Attorney General’s Office.

Ellison is also holding a community meeting Oct. 25th on the University of Minnesota Duluth Campus.

Ellison says he will incorporate the information the public provides into his review of the proposed mergers.