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Water filters to fishing piers: How the 3M settlement can be spent

Water filters to fishing piers: How the 3M settlement can be spent

State officials say a new panel will decide how best to spend the $850 million the state will receive from 3M over groundwater contamination in the eastern Twin Cities suburbs.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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The 3M settlement: What you need to know

The 3M settlement: What you need to know

The state's $5 billion lawsuit against 3M for polluting natural resources was dropped after they reached a settlement.
by Mike Mulcahy and Julie Siple

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Some fear 3M water pollution settlement money won't go far enough

Some fear 3M water pollution settlement money won't go far enough

On Tuesday, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced an $850 million settlement in the state's lawsuit against 3M over water contamination by perflurochemicals, or PFCs, in several east Twin Cities suburbs.
by Matt Sepic

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3M vs. Minnesota: A primer for this major water pollution trial

3M vs. Minnesota: A primer for this major water pollution trial

Minnesota's attorney general is suing 3M for contaminating Minnesota's water with chemicals the company produced for decades. Here's what you need to know as the lawsuit begins.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Seismic surveys planned off U.S. coast pose risk to marine life

Seismic surveys planned off U.S. coast pose risk to marine life

The Trump administration could give companies permission to set off sonic explosions to explore for oil and gas deposits. Scientists say the sound waves could seriously harm marine life.
by Christopher Joyce

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All eyes on Minnesota as state readies fight against 3M in water pollution trial

All eyes on Minnesota as state readies fight against 3M in water pollution trial

East metro residents and observers from across the country will be watching closely as Minnesota's $5 billion lawsuit against 3M for polluting natural resources finally goes to trial after years of delays.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mystery of Minnesota's disappearing moose closer to being solved

Mystery of Minnesota's disappearing moose closer to being solved

The Minnesota DNR is wrapping up a landmark five-year investigation of the causes of the state's declining moose population, which has dropped 65 percent since 2006. The reasons are complex and research is ongoing, but wolves and deer play a role.
by Dan Kraker

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