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 from manufacturing giant 3M over water contamination.

How the 3M settlement can be spent

The state alleges that 3M knew decades ago about risks linked to its chemicals that wound up in the groundwater in the east metro. Those chemicals are called perfluorochemicals, or PFCs. 3M faces at least two dozen lawsuits related to PFCs around the country.

Lori Swanson, Minnesota's Attorney General, joined the program to discuss what the settlement means. Then, host Mike Mulcahy was joined by reporter Elizabeth Dunbar, who provided background about the company and lawsuit.

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The state's $5 billion lawsuit against 3M for polluting natural resources was dropped after they reached a settlement.

The state's $5 billion lawsuit against 3M for polluting natural resources was dropped after they reached a settlement. Minnesota's Attorney General Lori Swanson and MPR reporter Elizabeth Dunbar joined host Mike Mulcahy to discuss the ramifications of the settlement.

The 3M settlement: What you need to know

Atty. General Lori Swanson announces a settlement between the state and 3M

The 3M settlement: What you need to know

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