Hospital Merger Scrutiny: Minnesota Attorney General’s Office held a public forum as Sanford Health and North Memorial leaders faced questions about an out-of-state acquisition, with commitments focused on keeping core services available. ICE Death Demands: In Houston, family and advocates are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo; the dispute centers on conflicting accounts of what happened during a stop. Public Health Watch: Michigan’s cyclospora outbreak has surged to nearly 1,000 cases with no deaths reported, and investigations are expanding across multiple states. Healthcare Accountability in Courts: A lawsuit alleges Mayo Clinic retaliated against a former research operations director who raised concerns about AI privacy and oversight. Drug-Use Prevention: Sanford Bemidji Medical Center received state awards for patient-family engagement and a 24/7 naloxone distribution program tied to overdose response. Local Health & Safety: Faribault reported elevated lead levels at some homes with lead service lines and is working toward inventory and replacement. Repair Rights: FTC and state AGs reached a settlement with John Deere to end software repair lockouts, including access to diagnostic tools for farmers and independent mechanics.