Drayton seeks new clinic services following news of Altru closure – Obituary

DRAYTON, N.D. — The mayor of a northeast North Dakota community said it’s disheartening that Altru Health System will close most services at its clinic in town. Drayton Mayor Charles Olson said the 30-day notice the city was given has left the town scrambling to fill the void. Already, he said, community leaders have “put… Continue reading Drayton seeks new clinic services following news of Altru closure – Obituary

Grand Forks Family Files Lawsuit Against Mayo Clinic Alleging Surgical Malpractice Resulting in Teen’s Paralysis

Grand Forks Family Files Lawsuit Against Mayo Clinic Alleging Surgical Malpractice Resulting in Teen's Paralysis

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A family from Grand Forks, North Dakota, has filed a federal lawsuit against Mayo Clinic and orthopedic surgeons Dr. Peter Rose and Dr. Mohammed Karim, alleging medical malpractice that resulted in their 13-year-old daughter’s permanent paralysis. The lawsuit, submitted on January 6, 2025, in U.S. District Court, claims that the… Continue reading Grand Forks Family Files Lawsuit Against Mayo Clinic Alleging Surgical Malpractice Resulting in Teen’s Paralysis

Mayo Clinic Initiates $740,000 Lawsuit Against Sanford Health Plan Over Unpaid Medical Bills

Mayo Clinic Initiates $740,000 Lawsuit Against Sanford Health Plan Over Unpaid Medical Bills

ROCHESTER, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Mayo Clinic has filed a civil lawsuit against Sanford Health Plan, seeking $739,956.20 in unpaid medical expenses. The lawsuit, filed on December 13, 2024, in Olmsted County District Court, alleges that Sanford Health Plan breached its contract by failing to cover costs for a patient hospitalized in Rochester, Minnesota. Patient Transfer… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Initiates $740,000 Lawsuit Against Sanford Health Plan Over Unpaid Medical Bills

Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator

Connor Bowman

ROCHESTER — Connor Bowman, a former Mayo Clinic doctor, is facing charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder without intent for allegedly poisoning his wife, Betty Bowman, in 2023. Bowman’s defense team, led by attorney Michael Schatz, has filed a notice indicating they will argue that Bowman is not guilty and may present alternate… Continue reading Former Mayo Clinic Doctor Faces Murder Trial for Allegedly Poisoning Wife: Defense Suggests Suicide or Alternate Perpetrator

Suspicious Activity at Pediatric Clinic: Campers Found with Extension Cords and Trash

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Police responded to a Thief River Falls business following a report of suspicious activity on Wednesday. Officers were called to Pediatric Partners around 7:30 a.m. after being notified of “campers parked outside” the business with extension cords running to the building and “trash all over.” No arrests were made.