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North Minneapolis residents’ complaints about smelly shingle factory leads to inspection, federal air pollution violations
By Andrew Hazzard at Sahan Journal
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
Federal regulators found multiple Clean Air Act violations at a shingle factory on Minneapolis ’ north side after inspections prompted by odor complaints from residents.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a June 15 finding of violation to Owens Corning, an asphalt shingle fa...
Key takeaway Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a June 15 finding of violation to Owens Corning, an asphalt shingle factory adjacent to Shingle Creek, according to documents obtained by Sahan Journal.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Federal regulators found multiple Clean Air Act violations at a shingle factory on Minneapolis’ north side after inspections prompted by odor complaints from residents.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a June 15 finding of violation to Owens Corning, an asphalt shingle fa...
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