# Hennepin County’s Blue Line and Healthcare Moves

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-06-19T17:49:05+00:00
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## Resource

Hennepin County just approved a big move: hiring a consultant to find new board members for Hennepin Healthcare, while also releasing a glowing performance report highlighting flawless election audits and improved jail reentry rates. Meanwhile, the board greenlit updates to the controversial Blue Line Extension — whose costs have ballooned — with commissioners standing firm on the rail plan despite calls to scrap it or switch to a bus route. The county’s government center, a labyrinth of security and towers, saw no public attendance at this meeting — though staff accepted a workplace safety award. The report also revealed quirky but important details: seven election audits since 2010 all came back 100% accurate, plus stats on library visits and snow plowing. Commissioners argue the Blue Line is vital for carless residents and future transit, with another meeting scheduled for June 23rd — including a healthcare board session earlier that day. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ceca6067a5e3d8f7

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