Water Gremlin can reopen plant Tuesday after judge approves preliminary lead-cleanup plan

November 1, 2019 By Bill Werner

A Ramsey County judge is allowing Water Gremlin Company to resume production next Tuesday at its White Bear Township factory after approving a preliminary plan to control lead contamination, which caused the state to shut down that plant Monday. Officials cited tests showing children of some Water Gremlin employees have elevated levels of lead in their blood, which could cause brain damage and neurological problems. Water Gremlin and state officials are due back in court next Wednesday to present more comprehensive cleanup plans.

#1 Gopher men’s hockey beat Canisius 9-2 (AUDIO)

Bryce Brodzinski scored a third-period hat trick as the overall top seed Golden Gophers men’s hockey team poured on the offense to erase a one-goal deficit and overpowered No. 4 Canisius in a 9-2 victory during the 2023 NCAA Fargo Regional inside Scheels Arena. Minnesota (27-9-1 overall) scored six times in the final frame and […]

Gustavus Adolphus wins D-III Women’s Hockey National Title in triple OT

For the first time in program history, the Golden Gusties of Gustavus Adolphus College are women’s hockey national champions. Gustavus’ run to the title did not come easily, as the Gusties endured the longest weekend in NCAA Division III Women’s Frozen Four history. The Gusties outlasted Plattsburgh State in two overtimes in the national semifinals […]

Plitzuweit is new Gopher women’s basketball coach

University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced today that Dawn Plitzuweit has been named head women’s basketball coach. The University and Plitzuweit have agreed to a six-year term, which is pending Board of Regents approval and the completion of a background check. She will be formally introduced on Monday on campus. Plitzuweit will […]

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