Minnesota Health Policy: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison approved the Sanford Health–North Memorial Health merger after a 10-year oversight agreement, with Sanford committing to maintain Robbinsdale hospital and emergency services for a decade and invest $600M in Minnesota. Public Health & Safety: FDA classified a Whole Foods mild guacamole dip recall in 13 states as Class I due to potential Salmonella contamination tied to jalapeños from a supplier under investigation. Foodborne Risk Watch: The same Salmonella investigation context is driving broader concern about produce-linked outbreaks and high-risk recalls. Care Access & Workforce: A nursing home hiring story highlights how staffing and medication-safety scrutiny (including antipsychotic use) are shaping recruitment and clinical team building. Medical Device Safety: Two sets of Minnesota-made hybrid OR operating tables were recalled over a lock failure that could allow unintended rotation during procedures, with hospitals told to follow daily testing until parts are replaced. Community Health: Winona Health announced free blood pressure screening clinics and ongoing family-focused events on its campus. Health Equity & Prevention: Minnesota’s Farm Suicide Prevention Campaign is offering free mental health and suicide-prevention trainings for agricultural communities this fall. Clinical Education: U of M Medical School’s Duluth campus welcomed its class of 2030 with white coat ceremonies, continuing the four-year program locally.