Medicaid Access Under Pressure: Minnesota Medicaid providers are stuck in “limbo” after a rapid revalidation process cut funding for thousands, with appeals now allowed to resume billing but many still facing uncertainty. Mental Health Online Warnings Paused: Minnesota’s new social media mental health warning label law took effect July 1, but enforcement is on hold while a tech-company lawsuit plays out in court. Labor Tension in Care Delivery: Nearly 150 Unity and Mercy doctors voted to authorize a strike over contract talks with Allina Health, citing pay/benefits and patient protections from corporate AI tools. Health Tech Update: Avera is rolling out its new Avera MyChart electronic health record portal, adding easier scheduling, virtual visits, family access, and consolidated meds/results/bills. Extreme Heat Impacts Health: A Midwest heat wave canceled outdoor plans and pushed communities to open cooling centers and urge hydration. Crash Injuries Near Cook: A crash near Cook injured a St. Louis County sheriff’s deputy and another driver; the State Patrol is investigating. Food Security Boost: Minnesota State College Southeast received donations to expand student food pantry support, including a freezer for more nutritious items. Groundbreaking Science: University of Minnesota researchers helped create the world’s first synthetic cell built from non-living chemical components.