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The Meter: Health Care and Minnesota’s Economy

We gathered some stats about the Minnesota health care economy. Yes, 1% of the state's population are working registered nurses.
By Gene Rebeck
February 29, 2024

Minnesota GDP infograph

Number of hospitals in Minnesota

Healthcare professional infograph

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Life expectancy infograph

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