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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.

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


Health Dept. seeks input on PFC monitoring

Dr. Jon Hallberg explains the effects of arsenic

Biomonitoring for arsenic in children to begin in south Minneapolis

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


Oakdale residents heard about 3M's plans Wednesday night for cleaning up perfluorinated chemicals leaking into their groundwater.


3M to clean up PFCs from company owned landfill

Music brings new life to the words of a fallen soldier

The Minnesota-based male chorus Cantus celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new work featuring a text from a poignant last letter home by a soldier killed in Iraq.


3M and PFC groundwater contamination in Minnesota

Health Dept. seeks input on PFC monitoring

Biomonitoring for arsenic in children to begin in south Minneapolis

3M to clean up PFCs from company owned landfill

Music brings new life to the words of a fallen soldier

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