The article tells the story of Amara Strande, a teenager who died from a rare form of liver cancer that she believed was caused by exposure to Pfas chemicals. Minnesota is on the verge of passing a ban on non-essential uses of PFAS chemicals, which would be some of the toughest in the country. The ban would take effect in 2025 and would only allow limited exceptions, such as firefighting foam and products used in protective clothing. The chemicals have been linked to a broad range of health problems, including low birth weights and certain cancers. Supporters of the ban say Minnesota has a special responsibility because the chemicals were invented by Maplewood-based 3M.

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