July 20, 2001 -
July 20, 2001 - Attorney General Mike Hatch's audit and investigation of Allina Health System has prompted some concern by other non-profit health care organizations in the state and non-profit organizations overall. Under Minnesota law, the attorney general has the right to investigate any charities or non-profits that operate in the state. Legal experts say such investigations are rare, but many non-profits say Hatch's audit of Allina may change the way they do business. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports:
July 20, 2001 - Attorney General Mike Hatch's audit of Allina Health System has prompted some concern by other non-profit health care organizations in the state and non-profit organizations overall. Allina announced yesterday it will split off it's Medica HMO from its hospitals and clinics. Under Minnesota law, the attorney general has the right to investigate any charities or non-profits that operate in the state. Legal experts say such investigations are rare, but many non-profits say Hatch's audit of Allina may change the way they do business. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
July 25, 2001 - Last week's announcement that Allina Health System will split its health plan, Medica, from its hospitals and clinics has some state officials calling for a closer look at the state's health care system. In the early nineties, the government began encouraging consolidation of health care services. Some observers say it is time to revive that policy discussion. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports...
July 25, 2001 - This week in Duluth, local government officials, university extension agents, and others working on development in rural areas of the world have been meeting and exchanging ideas. This afternoon they heard from Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. Minnesota Public Radio's Stephanie Hemphill reports.
July 26, 2001 -
July 31, 2001 - Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer was hospitalized today for severe heat dehydration following the team's first full pads practice at their Mankato training camp. It's not yet known when he'll recover enough to return to practice. Yesterday, Stringer and defensive tackle Fred Robbins had to sit out the afternoon session because of heat exhaustion. Today's heat index neared 110 degrees. Doug Casa is an athletic trainer at the University of Conneticut. He says the heat can affect even the most well trained athletes:
July 31, 2001 -
August 1, 2001 -
August 2, 2001 -