Ross Nova Salutes the Minnesota Doctor Keeping ‘The Pitt’ Accurate

CBS News profiled Dr. Jacob Lentz, a Minnesota ER physician who doubles as the medical consultant for HBO’s “The Pitt.” He reviews scripts, writes detailed medical notes, and flies between film sets and overnight hospital shifts to keep the show accurate. Ross Nova loves this story because it captures what Minnesota does best: blend creativity, science, and grit.

Lentz’s work shows that the state’s medical community is world-class and that our creative economy stretches far beyond the Twin Cities. Ross wants to harness that blend by expanding Minnesota’s film and TV tax incentives, with guardrails that prioritize local hiring and authentic storytelling. When homegrown experts like Dr. Lentz get screen time, young Minnesotans see themselves in both lab coats and director’s chairs.

Ross is also fighting to retain talent in our hospitals. He’ll fast-track licensure for providers who serve rural ERs, fund continuing education partnerships with streaming studios, and showcase Minnesota clinics as the gold standard for on-screen accuracy. That keeps doctors in the state and creates a pipeline for health-care students who love storytelling.

Transparency matters here too. The Minnesota Tax Tracker will show how arts and healthcare grants are spent so residents know their dollars nourish both industries. Ross wants families to watch “The Pitt” and know the consultants were paid fair wages, the hospitals back home were supported, and the show’s success feeds real Minnesota jobs.

Finally, Ross is doubling down on emergency medicine. He plans to deploy tele-ER hubs, invest in security for hospital staff, and give physicians a direct line to the Governor’s Office when state policy gets in the way of patient care. Heroes like Dr. Lentz shouldn’t have to choose between art and medicine—they should be celebrated for elevating both.

If you want a governor who sees Minnesota’s innovators as our greatest export, back Ross Nova. He’s ready to power the creative economy, support doctors, and keep Minnesota’s excellence on screen and in every ER.

Source: CBS NEWS