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.

Old landfill

Pollution Control chooses most aggressive plan for cleaning up former 3M site

May 14, 2008 6:11 PM

By Lorna Benson

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said it wants 3M to remove as much PFC contaminated soil as possible from its former Oakdale dump site.

Dip sampling on the Cape Fear River

Search for PFC contamination in Mississippi River expands

April 23, 2008 3:00 AM

By Lorna Benson

Five states including Minnesota will test for perfluorinated chemicals in the Mississippi River.

The chemical question

April 8, 2008 6:24 AM

For East Metro residents, it's still hard to know for sure whether the water they drink is safe.

Ceremony remembers those killed in Iraq

March 19, 2008 5:32 PM

In a ceremony at the Minnesota Capitol, Sen. Ellen Anderson and Rep. John Lesch read the names of Minnesotans who have died in the war in Iraq.

Researcher says his study on 3M workers' health is inconclusive

March 6, 2008 1:52 PM

By Lorna Benson

The lead investigator on a new study of 3M workers exposed to the perfluorochemical PFOA urges caution in interpreting its results.

Cottage Grove water

Public meetings set on east metro groundwater contamination

March 3, 2008 4:27 PM

Public meetings begin this week to update east metro residents on new exposure limits for a chemical once manufactured by 3M that has been found in the area's drinking water.

3M plant on the bluffs

3M proposes cleanup plan for PFC contamination

January 11, 2008 11:59 AM

By Lorna Benson

3M has presented Woodbury residents with four options for cleaning up perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) that are leaking into the groundwater underneath a company-owned landfill.

Minnesota soldier killed in Iraq

January 11, 2008 7:52 AM

A soldier who grew up in Wisconsin and recently moved to Minnesota has died in Iraq.

Health Dept. seeks input on PFC monitoring

January 5, 2008 12:59 PM

By Lorna Benson

The Minn. Department of Health is seeking public feedback on a plan to measure the levels of perflurochemicals in 200 east metro residents.

Clean topsoil

Biomonitoring for arsenic in children to begin in south Minneapolis

December 6, 2007 3:30 PM

By Ambar Espinoza

The EPA is cleaning up yards in south Minneapolis neighborhoods where high levels of arsenic have been found.