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Brad Gibbens grew up in Cando, N.D., where a single hospital provided care for people up to 50 miles away.

Altru sends letters to Devils Lake residents, expressing interest in hospital ownership or management there 4,000 letters were emailed Thursday, telling residents that Altru is "committed to this community and intends to remain in the region for the long term.” Later, in an interview with the Herald, an Altru executive said discussions have been held that could lead to a potential purchase of the Devils Lake hospital. Written By: J.J. Perry | × GRAND FORKS — A...

Medicaids tug-of-war pits North Dakota budget hawks against hospital advocates “We’re not buying $75 hammers and gold-plated toilet seats,” said Andy Lankowicz, president of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake. Written By: Sam Easter | × Gov. Doug Burgum delivers his budget proposal to the North Dakota House of Representatives on Dec. 3. (Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service) When ailing patients come through the door at Deaconess Health Care in Northwood, CEO Pete Antonson s...

Medicaids tug-of-war pits North Dakota budget hawks against hospital advocates “We’re not buying $75 hammers and gold-plated toilet seats,” said Andy Lankowicz, president of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake. Written By: Sam Easter | × Gov. Doug Burgum delivers his budget proposal to the North Dakota House of Representatives on Dec. 3. (Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service) When ailing patients come through the door at Deaconess Health Care in Northwood, CEO Pete Antonson s...