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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members
Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.
3M 'forever chemicals' contamination: Ellison, 21 other attorneys general oppose settlement
Twenty-two attorneys general urged a federal court Wednesday to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially dangerous chemicals, saying it lets manufacturer 3M Co. off too easily.
3M Open preparing for field of PGA Tour stars, hot weather
The 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities will host 11 of the top 45 players in the world this week in Blaine.
PGA Tour star Justin Thomas commits to 3M Open
Justin Thomas, one of the biggest names on the PGA Tour, committed Friday to playing next week's 3M Open in Blaine.
3M Open: Cameron Young the latest big name coming to Blaine
The 3M Open is next week at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, and one of tour’s more popular players has made it official he’ll be in Minnesota.
3M Open: Hideki Matsuyama one of 6 major winners coming to Blaine
Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Master's winner and ranked No. 31 in the world, is coming to the 3M Open.