In rare move, Minnesota regulators seek to revoke permit at St. Paul foundry

MPCA intends to yank permit for St. Paul foundry accused of polluting the neighborhood

Northern Iron says it will fight the state’s decision.

In rare move, Minnesota regulators seek to revoke permit at St. Paul foundry

Minnesota regulators on Wednesday launched a process to strip a controversial metal foundry on St. Paul’s East Side of its operations permit, a rare move officials say is warranted to counteract the company’s lack of compliance with state rules. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency notified Northern Iron and Machine that it is seeking to revoke its permit, a move that would shutter the facility located off Phalen Boulevard. The MPCA and Northe…