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Minnesota-based 3M has agreed to pay more than $10 billion to resolve lawsuits over contaminated drinking water by PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.”
PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade in the environment. 3M announced late last year that it planned to stop manufacturing PFAS by the end of 2025.
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Federal, state charges filed against driver arrested after high speed crash that killed five and Minnesota’s drought is deepening. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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Minneapolis is now “Swiftieapolis.” At least for this weekend. Mayor Jacob Frey declared the temporary name change as the city prepares to welcome crowds of about half a million people attending Twin Cities Pride and Taylor Swift concerts.
The city is urging people attending either events to arrive early and consider reserving their parking spaces on apps beforehand.
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Prosecutors get an extension for charges against driver suspected of killing five young women in crash, and Bloomington loses out to Belgrade to host 2027 World Expo event. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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In a letter sent to Target CEO Brian Cornell by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 14 other attorneys general, the group says they "stand ready to help address any anti-LGBTQIA+ threats and harassment in Target stores."
The Minnesota-based company was criticized for some items the store was carrying for Pride month by several conservative groups. The company pulled some items from stores after employees received threats.
A proposal to convert a natural gas plant in central Minnesota to burn diesel fuel oil is sparking some opposition. Green River Energy says the change would provide flexibility during times when natural gas isn’t available or its price spikes, but environmental groups say it would increase air pollution.
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Minneapolis police said the victims were all in a vehicle that was hit. An initial account from police said a suspect vehicle had been “observed” by a state trooper on the freeway, but said the crash happened before that trooper attempted a traffic stop. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has found that Minneapolis police engaged in discriminatory excessive force and violated the civil rights in particular of Black and Native residents. The Justice Department also found Minneapolis police used dangerous hold techniques, Tasers, chemical irritants and brandished guns against people who committed at most a petty offense and sometimes no offense at all. This is the evening update for June 16, 2023. Hosted by Hannah Yang. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is scheduled to be in Minneapolis Friday to announce the results of an extensive investigation into the city's police department — particularly officers’ use of force. This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.
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Fed probe into Minneapolis Police likely to be unveiled on Friday, three years after death of George Floyd, and the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a bellwether case on Native rights in child welfare decision. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Tim Nelson. Music by Gary Meister.
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