 In it, Mayor James Offerdahl said, quote, Essentia Health Corporation may want to stay in the Foston community, but the Foston community does not want Essentia Health to stay. They do not want Essentia to manage our hospital any longer. Not only does our community want you to leave, but your employees also want you to leave. And you know that. The time has come to admit that, end quote. Essentia discontinued labor and birthing services in 2022.