A merger between Sanford Health and North Memorial has cleared a significant hurdle. The Minnesota attorney general has given approval to the deal, which is seen as the last major regulatory obstacle.

As part of the agreement, Sanford Health, a South Dakota-based system, has committed to maintaining a hospital in Robbinsdale for at least 10 years.

Further details about the merger and its implications are available from the source, but the attorney general's approval is a key step forward for the deal.