Overview
- The Minneapolis hospital, which reported a ruptured pipe just before 1 a.m. Thursday, shut off water for several hours to make repairs.
- Allina Health said water service returned around 7:30 a.m. and most care stayed on schedule.
- Fewer than a dozen elective procedures were rescheduled, and affected patients were contacted directly.
- The emergency department remained open, though some rooms inside the facility could be closed, according to MPR News.
- Crews are assessing damage and cleanup needs, and officials have not identified a cause or provided any cost estimates.