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Medical giant next steps multi-year strategic initiative investments out of Minnesota

Medical giant is working out next steps for a "multi-year strategic initiative," though details were scarce. Mayo Clinic officials are reiterating their plans to invest in the medical giant's hometown after threatening to move $4 billion in planned investments out of Minnesota during this year's legislative session. Erin Sexton, Mayo Clinic's director of enterprise community engagement, told the Destination Medical Center (DMC) Board of Directors at a meeting Thursday that Mayo is determining the next steps for what she called a "multi-year strategic initiative" that could "transform health care with a focus on Rochester." "And it includes envisioning new and renewed spaces to meet the needs of our patients now and in future generations," Sexton said, though she did not outline specific plans. DMC Chair Pamela Wheelock said local officials are looking forward to more discussions on Mayo's impact on Rochester once concrete plans ar

Celine Dion remaining dates of her Courage World Tour recovery health issues

Celine Dion has canceled the remaining dates of her Courage World Tour amid her recovery from ongoing health issues, her team announced Friday. Dion’s Courage World Tour had already faced numerous setbacks and postponements since kicking off in Sept. 2019, including a prolonged hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. All rescheduled tour dates were also postponed or canceled entirely while Dion recovered from “severe and persistent muscle spasms,” later revealing them as symptoms of stiff-person syndrome. The tour has yet to resume since March 2020. In Friday’s announcement, Dion has now confirmed the cancellation of all remaining rescheduled dates through 2024. “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again,” Dion wrote in a statement posted to her official site. “I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%. It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel ever