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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.

State lawmakers question authority to spend 3M dollars

State lawmakers question authority to spend 3M dollars

Some Minnesota legislators are signaling they aren't ready to give up all control over the $850 million 3M will pay the state to settle a lawsuit over water contamination in the east metro.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Whistleblower: State didn't get enough money in 3M deal on water pollution

Whistleblower: State didn't get enough money in 3M deal on water pollution

Fardin Oliaei did the original research on the 3M chemicals that contaminated water in the east metro. With Minnesota's lawsuit in the case settled, she reflects on the trials of the past 17 years.
by Mike Edgerly

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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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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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Minnesota settles water pollution suit against 3M for $850 million

Minnesota settles water pollution suit against 3M for $850 million

The settlement, which will go to fund water projects, came just before the case was set to go to trial over chemical groundwater contamination in several east Twin Cities suburbs.
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Kirsti Marohn

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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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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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