Nursing Home Wages Upheld: A federal judge dismissed an industry lawsuit trying to dissolve Minnesota’s Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, clearing the way for scheduled minimum wage and employment standard increases for nursing home workers starting in September. Food Safety Alert: Wisconsin and Minnesota health officials are warning people to throw out alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts and Calco after a multistate outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella; Wisconsin reported 17 illnesses (one hospitalized) and Minnesota reported 23, with officials urging symptom monitoring and medical contact if illness worsens. School Health: New research highlights that stricter cell phone rules in classrooms can improve student mental health and teacher satisfaction, with Minnesota educators pushing for stronger limits as the school year starts. Rural Emergency Care: Fairview’s expanded mobile ECMO program is credited with saving a rural patient’s life after cardiac arrest, bringing specialized care to more Minnesotans when time is critical. Public Health & Prevention: Dakota County marked National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, with Sheriff Joe Leko citing high overdose numbers and emphasizing addiction as a public health issue. Caregiving Planning: A webinar in South Dakota will explain an end-of-life and future caregiving planning program designed to help communities prepare legally and practically.