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Smith Foundry to partially shut down operations in settlement with federal regulators

Minneapolis foundry is moving toward settlement with EPA but isn't yet compliant

The Minneapolis iron foundry that was accused of breaking pollution rules after a surprise inspection last year has made improvements, but still hasn't done everything it must to comply with the law, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Brian Dickens, an EPA employee with the agency's Chicago office, said at a public meeting Wednesday in the East Phillips neighborhood that .

Smith Foundry in Minneapolis is moving toward pollution settlement with EPA but isn't yet compliant

Smith Foundry still working toward compliance, EPA says.

Neighbors continue to ask for the foundry to be closed. “Why is it always East Phillips?” one asked.

Activists voice concerns in ongoing Smith Foundry investigation

Officials will hold a meeting with community members Wednesday to give an update on the ongoing investigation of the foundry. Representatives from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the state and city health departments will speak to attendees.