3M and PFC groundwater contamination in Minnesota

Concern over the effects of groundwater contamination by perfluorochemicals, or PFCs, has a long history in Minnesota. Now that the state settled its lawsuit with 3M, here's a collection of MPR News coverage of this complex story.

February 11, 2009 3:00 AM

Winter road salt ending up in lakes and streams

A new report from the University of Minnesota says we're slowly turning our fresh water lakes into salt water.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 6, 2009 4:47 PM

State to test water for chemicals from firefighting foam

Drinking water supplies in more than a dozen communities are being sampled to see if perfluorochemicals from firefighting foam are present in the water.

by Lorna Benson

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January 26, 2009 1:41 PM

New head of MPCA comes from within the ranks

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has promoted Deputy Commissioner Paul Eger to lead the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

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December 19, 2008 10:22 AM

Judge rejects health claims in 3M lawsuit

A judge decided there is no proof anyone has been hurt by tiny amounts of 3M-manufactured perfluorochemicals, or PFCs, in drinking water.

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November 18, 2008 2:37 PM

MPCA chief resigns

Brad Moore, commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, is leaving that post after two years on the job.

by Mike Edgerly

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November 6, 2008 2:46 AM

Will Southwest Airlines make a difference?

The airline is looking to crack the Minneapolis St. Paul market.

by Bob Collins

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September 19, 2008 7:33 AM

St. Paul Port Authority to buy 3M property

The St. Paul Port Authority has struck a deal with Maplewood-based 3M to buy the most of the company's St. Paul campus.

by Laura Yuen

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September 9, 2008 9:01 AM

EPA tests previously decontaminated Minneapolis homes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin testing for asbestos in as many as 50 North Minneapolis homes that underwent a cleanup a couple of years ago.

by Ambar Espinoza

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August 28, 2008 10:54 AM

Pawlenty's road to the national spotlight

Tim Pawlenty might be just what the Republican Party needs this year -- a guy with working class roots, a nonstop campaigner who can deliver a blistering critique with a smile on his face.

by Tom Scheck