Tag: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

MPCA Fines American Crystal Sugar $16,000

ST. PAUL, MN—The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined American Crystal Sugar $16,000 for failing to collect fecal samples in wastewater on two separate occasions last year.  This took place at American Crystal Sugar’s Moorhead facility.  An inspection by the Pollution Control Agency found the Moorhead facility also failed to stop discharging wastewater when fecal…
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March 17, 2025 0

MPCA Commissioner Talks Permitting Reform 

Earlier this month Minnesota Governor Tim Walz highlighted the need for permitting reform in his budget proposal, as something that needs to be addressed in St Paul this year during the legislative session. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Administrator Katrina Kessler tells us more about their goals with permitting reform in 2025.  Commissioner Kessler also breaks…
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January 28, 2025 0