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.
3M Open remains unaffected by PGA, LIV agreement for 2023
Despite the PGA and LIV Tours reaching an agreement to join forces, the 2023 3M Open will be largely unaffected from a playing field perspective.
With Tony Finau as defending champ, 3M Open enters 5th year in Blaine
The 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine is less than a month away, and with the PGA Tour’s annual stop in Minnesota on the horizon, they held media day on Monday.
3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems with 'forever chemicals'
Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. will pay at least $10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds used in firefighting foam and a host of consumer products, the company said Thursday.
PGA, LIV Golf Tours merge: What does it mean for the 3M Open?
The professional golf world was turned upside down Tuesday morning after news broke that the PGA, LIV and DP World Tours have agreed to merge into one larger entity.
3M Open adds past winners Cameron Champ, Michael Thompson to 2023 field
Cameron Champ and Michael Thompson are joining Tony Finau as past 3M Open champions who have committed to the 2023 tournament at TPC Twin Cities in July.
Tony Finau coming to Blaine to defend 3M Open title at TPC Twin Cities
Minnesota’s golf event of the summer is less than two months away, and one of the top PGA Tour players in the game will be in the field at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
3M fires company executive for inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion
3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy," the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.