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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.

Did 3M pay a professor to influence science on harmful chemical?

Did 3M pay a professor to influence science on harmful chemical?

Attorney General Lori Swanson's office is alleging that a renowned toxicologist took at least $2 million in payments from 3M to help the company "command" science regarding a toxic chemical that was at the heart of a lawsuit brought by the state.
by Cody Nelson

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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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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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