Minnesota lawmakers announce legislation that would crack down on chemicals made by 3M that have contaminated drinking water for thousands of Minnesotans.
Minnesota lawmakers plan to introduce several bills cracking down on certain chemicals, rushing to hold hearings so that a young Woodbury woman who is dying of cancer can testify.Maplewood-based 3M has made PFAS chemicals since the 1950s, but failed for decades to report to regulators and scientists that they could be toxic to humans, animals and the environment.