A jury verdict in favor of 3M in a long-fought battle regarding claimed diminished property value due to groundwater contamination (perfluorooactonate, PFOA, a perfluorocarbon chemical used for many years in 3M products). (Pioneer Press coverage here.)
The Denny Hecker bankruptcy makes the Strib front page with state investigator raids on offices and home amidst allegations of dealer sales fraud. (Pioneer Press coverage here.)
The long anticipated 35W bridge collapse claims to be brought against third-party inspectors URS Corp. and bridge deck repair contractor, Progressive Contractors, Inc. It appears likely that the original bridge builder will be out of the picture given the age of the bridge and applicable statutes of limitation.