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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.

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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Is your well water poisoning you? Better test it

Is your well water poisoning you? Better test it

Homeowners' private drinking water wells are largely exempt from the tight regulation governing municipal water systems. State health officials are concerned dangerous contaminants in well water are going undetected.
by Mark Steil

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Bottled water for 80 Wash. County homes after contamination alert

Bottled water for 80 Wash. County homes after contamination alert

"While we believe the immediate health risks for most people exposed to (perfluorochemicals) are low, the latest information from EPA indicates a risk for developing fetuses and infants," Minnesota's health commissioner said Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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A Gold Star letter to Trump

It should come as no surprise -- although it still does -- that the preferred Republican candidate for president of the United States thought it made some sense to attack Gold Star parents. It doesn't take a political science degree to see the stupidity of doing so.
by Bob Collins

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‘Ripple’ around the world

You can't beat a song around the world to start a day. Playing for Change is a movement to connect the world through music. And why not? Nothing else seems to be working. The video released this week honors the Grateful Dead's final concert.
by Bob Collins

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'Section 60': Where war comes home

'Section 60': Where war comes home

Robert M. Poole explores the lives and deaths of veterans buried in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery.

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