The "Rochester Post Bulletin" wrote, "Mike Hatch is performing a genuine public service in giving people an insight into some of the spending habits and accounting practices of Allina Health System." The "Canby News" wrote, "Attorney General Mike Hatch was absolutely within his rights to go after Allina Health System on grounds that golf trips, $800,000 consultant fees, health spas and so on are way outside the lines of delivering health care." The "Star Tribune" noted that "Hatch has changed the rules of the game for an industry used to a quiet, low-key scrutiny."  