Health Care Deal: University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services finalized a 10-year agreement, including $1 billion for the Medical Center campus and $50 million annually for the medical school, reshaping governance and hospital branding. Data Centers: Minnesota’s data-center boom is drawing fresh scrutiny as regulators weigh jobs and tax benefits against concerns over power and water demands. Immigration & Fraud Enforcement: The Justice Department is pursuing denaturalization for 17 people, including a Minneapolis man tied to the Feeding Our Future fraud case, while House Republicans advanced a $70 billion immigration enforcement package for ICE and Border Patrol. Public Finance & Oversight: A House report alleges Minnesota officials ignored fraud warnings for years, as the state faces ongoing Medicaid fraud fallout. Child Well-Being: Minnesota ranks among the nation’s best for child well-being, but education gaps remain stark, with reading and math proficiency concerns highlighted in the latest KIDS COUNT data. Business & Investment: Shattuck Labs priced a roughly $75 million public offering, and Standard Bots announced a $200 million Series C to scale AI-native industrial robots. Local Economy: Mesabi Metallics says it’s moving forward on the Iron Range mine and pellet plant and plans to hire about 200 jobs. Sports Business: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy reiterated he wants to stay in Minnesota amid ongoing quarterback trade chatter.