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.

July 23, 2008 6:56 AM

State asks for public comment on contaminated 3M dump

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is asking for public comment on a plan to clean up contamination at the 3M disposal site in Woodbury.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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July 10, 2008 7:52 AM

Health officials request blood tests from east metro residents

The Minnesota Department of Health is asking for volunteers in the east metro area to have their blood tested for chemicals that are contaminating water supplies there.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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June 16, 2008 8:31 AM

$2 a gallon?

Do you think you'll ever see $2 a gallon gasoline again?

by Bob Collins

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May 14, 2008 6:11 PM

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

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

by Lorna Benson

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April 23, 2008 3:00 AM

Search for PFC contamination in Mississippi River expands

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

by Lorna Benson

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April 8, 2008 6:24 AM

The chemical question

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

by Bob Collins

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March 19, 2008 5:32 PM

Ceremony remembers those killed in Iraq

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.

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March 6, 2008 1:52 PM

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

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

by Lorna Benson

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March 3, 2008 4:27 PM

Public meetings set on east metro groundwater contamination

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.

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January 11, 2008 11:59 AM

3M proposes cleanup plan for PFC contamination

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.

by Lorna Benson

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