Episode Details

As the largest level I trauma center and the largest safety net hospital in Minnesota, Hennepin County Health Center is an extremely expensive hospital to run. Now, they're in danger of closing if the state legislature can't help. Host Sean McPherson is joined by contributor and MPR newsroom coordinator Denzel Belin to discuss what it will take to save HCMC. Later, Pioneer Press food editor Jess Fleming joins the conversation to chat about her list of the best fish fries in the Twin Cities, and to argue with Sean and Denzel over what the top 5 grocery stores in the Twin Cities should be.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

• Commissioner says HCMC could close as expenses continue to rise (MPR)
• Commissioner says HCMC could close if revenue streams not found (Bring Me The News)
• Process to close HCMC could start in 90 days (FOX 9)
• It’s Friday fish fry time! Here’s where to catch your fill (Pioneer Press)
  

Learn more about the sponsors of this March 3rd episode:

• Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
  

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