# Northern Iron Closes After Decades of Pollution Battle | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-07-31T22:56:02+00:00
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After 100 years in St. Paul, Northern Iron’s foundry is shutting down this December — a victory for nearby residents tired of soot and lead pollution, after a grueling legal battle with the state over emissions that ultimately made operations unsustainable. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/627f51d3d72d8c44

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