Minnesota cities seek lifeline to clean up “forever chemicals”
Nineteen communities in Minnesota have elevated levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals,” in their water.
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Nineteen communities in Minnesota have elevated levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals,” in their water.
The Biden Administration announced Wednesday morning it's allocating $1 billion to help states fund PFAS detection and treatment systems.
The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.
"I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but it is bad news that there just isn't enough dollars available from manufacturers of these compounds to cover the need that we now have as a society to deal with the PFAS problem that exists," said Special Assistant Attorney General Peter Surdo.
You can find PFAS in cookware, cosmetics, and cleaning supplies to name a few. Their presence in our environment and our drinking water, sparking legal action.
Beginning in 2020, U.S. food manufacturers committed to phasing out PFAS in wrappers, boxes and bags with coating to prevent grease, water and other liquids from soaking through.
Measures that would legalize medical marijuana, spend $125 million to combat pollution from "forever chemicals" and allow election officials to speed up the counting of absentee ballots all appear to be doomed as the Wisconsin Legislature approaches the end of its session for the year.
There’s alarming news about tap water in the United States.
The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years.
A staggering, first-of-its-kind study could help communities around the country determine the impact of PFAS pollution.
Removing "forever chemicals" from Minnesota's wastewater streams will cost anywhere from $14 billion to $28 billion over the next 20 years, according to a new report.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
A Twin Cities manufacturer will pay for damaging popular fishing lakes.
A chrome plating facility in St. Louis Park will pay out more than $1 million as part of a settlement for releasing "forever chemicals" that reached nearby lakes, according to state agencies.
Roxana Saberi takes a look at how toxic synthetic chemicals known as PFAS are winding up in everything from our water and food supply to cosmetics.
Minnesota pollution and health officials made the case at the State Capitol on Thursday for legislation to restrict nonessential uses of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, and for the $45.6 million that Gov. Tim Walz has requested in his budget to prevent, manage and clean up the ubiquitous compounds.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first national drinking water standard for "forever chemicals" that are dangerous to human health. The move could radically affect drinking water for nearly everyone in the United States.
A proposal at the Minnesota House that cleared its first committee hurdle on Tuesday would prohibit use of what can be dangerous chemicals used in everyday products like cookware, cosmetics, and cleaning supplies.
PFAS is short for the scientific name describing a family of 5,000 chemicals that don't break down. Now, there's an effort at the Minnesota Capitol to mostly ban the use of them.
The state Department of Natural Resources' new secretary says combating water pollution is his top priority
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Researchers say it's the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
St. Paul-based 3M announced it will stop the manufacturing and use of "forever chemicals" by the end of 2025.
Minneapolis police are searching for 11-year-old missing boy Sincere Hopewell. Police say that Hopewell was last seen Wednesday evening headed east on West Broadway from Knox Avenue North.
the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota passed a record of 21,000 patients on Tuesday.
The 2024 state of the climate report shows 25 of the 35 vital signs scientists are monitoring are at their all-time worst levels. That's up from 20 last year. One of those vital signs is sea surface temperature.
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Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
Minneapolis police are searching for 11-year-old missing boy Sincere Hopewell. Police say that Hopewell was last seen Wednesday evening headed east on West Broadway from Knox Avenue North.
Hegseth has pushed for making the military more lethal and said that allowing women to serve in combat roles hurts that effort.
A crash in Sherburne County closed a portion of Highway 10 for several hours Wednesday morning.
A clothing boutique that showcases Minnesota pride with a vintage touch is growing in Osseo.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night in the city's Ventura Village neighborhood.
The family of a doctor killed in a hit-and-run near Mille Lacs Lake a year ago spoke alongside local officials on Wednesday, announcing an increase to the reward for information on her case.
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Authorities say they have "no reason to believe that the Islamic Center was targeted and there is no investigation." Abdi Sabrie, who is the co-founder of the mosque, believes otherwise.
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a 62-year-old man who was missing has been found dead.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
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Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to make good on a host of campaign promises on his first day back in office. But what can he, or any president, really do on day one with an executive order? WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with political expert David Schultz.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile that had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
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Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
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The family of a doctor killed in a hit-and-run near Mille Lacs Lake a year ago spoke alongside local officials on Wednesday, announcing an increase to the reward for information on her case.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night in the city's Ventura Village neighborhood.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office secured a plea deal for an 18-year-old man charged in connection to a deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
After more than a decade behind bars, Edgar Barrientos-Quintana is a free man. He had been serving a life sentence for a murder the county's top prosecutor now says he didn't commit.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
DFL Congresswoman-elect Kelly Morrison is in Washington this week for new member orientation, learning the ropes of Congress after spending five years serving in the State Capitol in St. Paul.
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Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
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Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
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Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
The Minnesota Vikings won their second straight game in Week 10, albeit in concerning fashion.
Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
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As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
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Rain moves out of the Twin Cities Wednesday, but the clouds will linger.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says light showers will continue in the metro through Wednesday night, with a dry streak to follow.
Jeff Wagner updates on the news of the day.
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