Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS [TRAILER]
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A new FOX 9 documentary reveals the inside story of how Minnesota-based 3M contaminated the world?s blood and water. Exclusively obtained videos shed new light on what company executives said under oath about forever chemicals, and a whistleblower explains how her early research into PFAS was shut down by state regulators.

3M settlement water projects
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Minnesota-based 3M is required to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Twin Cities after the company dumped chemical waste in the east metro for decades. But with money from a 2018 settlement agreement running out, the company is now pushing back on whether all of those projects are “reasonable and necessary."

3M is paying to clean up PFAS. But for how much longer?

Minnesota-based 3M is required to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Twin Cities after the company dumped chemical waste in the east metro for decades. But with money from a 2018 settlement agreement running out, the company is now pushing back on whether all of those projects are “reasonable and necessary."

3M settlement water projects??
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Minnesota-based 3M is required to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up PFAS-contaminated drinking water in the Twin Cities after the company dumped chemical waste in the east metro for decades. But with money from a 2018 settlement agreement running out, the company is now pushing back on whether all of those projects are ?reasonable and necessary."

3M PFAS lawsuits cost billions. Insurance giant AIG doesn't want to pay.

Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M’s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.

AIG sues 3M over PFAS lawsuits
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Insurance company AIG filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M to avoid paying for thousands of lawsuits related to 3M?s production and dumping of PFAS chemicals.

Safe Drinking Water Act signed into law 50 years ago. How’s Minnesota’s water?

Fifty years after the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed in the U.S., Minnesota is expanding testing of drinking water sources as concerns about led, nitrates, and PFAS persist.

Former 3M scientist who made ‘unsettling’ PFAS discovery says bosses deceived her

When former 3M lab scientist Kris Hansen found the company’s chemicals were in human blood in 1997, she said "it was like finding the big red 3M logo in the blood of the general population." 

Former 3M insider discusses PFAS
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When former 3M lab scientist Kris Hansen found the company?s chemicals were in human blood in 1997, she said "it was like finding the big red 3M logo in the blood of the general population."

3M watchdog says he ‘agonized’ over PFAS chemicals in video deposition

A former 3M scientist and self-proclaimed "watchdog" said during a recorded deposition that he "agonized" over his decision to quit his job after his efforts to make the company aware of the dangers associated with PFAS chemicals were met with "roadblocks, delays and indecision."

3M watchdog discusses PFAS
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A former 3M scientist said during a recorded deposition that he ?agonized? over his decision to quit his job after his efforts to make the company aware of the dangers associated with PFAS chemicals were met with ?roadblocks, delays and indecision.?

3M strategy to 'command' PFAS science detailed in video depositions

Depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show how 3M executives and scientists implemented a strategy designed to influence the science surrounding PFAS chemicals, shaped public perception, and attempted to keep some information secret.

3M depositions: PFAS science strategy
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Recorded depositions of 3M executives and scientists obtained by FOX 9 reveal more about the company?s strategy to influence the science surrounding PFAS chemicals.

3M video depositions shed light on PFAS litigation, company’s research

Hundreds of recorded depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show 3M executives and scientists were aware of potential environmental and health risks associated with PFAS chemicals decades before the company began phasing out the manufacturing of some chemicals. 

3M questioned about forever chemicals
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Recorded depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show 3M executives and scientists were aware of potential environmental and health risks associated with PFAS chemicals decades before the company began phasing out the manufacturing of some chemicals.�

'Coolest thing made in Minnesota' nominations open
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The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce launched its "Coolest thing made in Minnesota" program, which will take nominations through mid-August before the finalists are announced in September. The winner will then be announced in October.

Sahith Theegala, Tony Finau among early commitments to 2024 3M Open

Some of the top PGA Tour players in the world will be in Blaine in about three weeks for the 3M Open, Minnesota’s annual tour stop in Blaine now in its sixth year.

New '3M Verify’ app aims to tackle counterfeit PPE

3M is announcing the launch of a new app meant to verify if a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is legitimate or counterfeit.