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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.

Study examines link between PFCs in water supply and people

The Minnesota Department of Health says contamination in the drinking water of east metro residents only partly explains the levels of PFCs in their blood.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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The veterans' guide to coming home

The veterans' guide to coming home

For soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, the prospect of returning home is a hopeful one. Yet, upon returning, many veterans face challenges of reintegrating into day-to-day life. Veterans, their families and supporters gathered in MPR's UBS Forum to share stories and advice about returning home.

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Human activity along Mississippi River creating "dead zone" downstream

Human activity along Mississippi River creating "dead zone" downstream

Internationally-known marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais joins Midday to explain the Mississippi River ecosystem and what can be done to protect it. Rabalais is at Gustavus Adolphus College for the Nobel Conference, "H2O: Uncertain Resource."

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MPCA approves cleanup plan for Cottage Grove site

The state has approved a final cleanup plan for a disposal site in Cottage Grove contaminated by chemicals formerly manufactured by 3M Co.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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3M begins cleanup of PFCs at former landfill

Next week, excavators will start digging into a former landfill in Woodbury and removing soil contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Obama's health care campaign hits Minnesota

President Barack Obama has mobilized his campaign organization in Minnesota and other states to help build support for health care legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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Study: Twin Cities residents exposed to chemicals; effects uncertain

The state Health Department will present the findings of its study of human exposure to perfluorochemicals at two public meetings this week.

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East metro residents test higher for PFCs

East metro residents test higher for PFCs

A new study by the Minnesota Department of Health says residents in the east metro have elevated levels of PFCs in their blood. Two of the chemicals are related to 3M's decades-long industrial operations in the area, including waste deposited at several landfills.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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3M CEO George Buckley on doing business in Minnesota

3M CEO George Buckley on doing business in Minnesota

3M is the only Minnesota company among the Dow 30 industrials, and is one of the state's largest corporate employers. The company's CEO George Buckley discusses the economy, the Minnesota business climate and trends in manufacturing and business.

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State warns about eating fish from Henn. Co. lake

State warns about eating fish from Henn. Co. lake

The Minnesota Health Department is warning that people shouldn't eat too many fish from another Hennepin County lake due to contamination by perfluorochemicals.

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