MPCA Press Release (3/26/2026)

MPCA Settlement Funds

In January 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Central Bi-Products in Long Prairie, resulting in a $3 million-dollar civil penalty, of which $1.2 million will be transferred to the Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board.
In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature amended Minnesota Statute 16A.151, requiring that when the MPCA recovers $250,000 or more in a civil penalty from a permitted facility, 40% of the funds be distributed to the local Community Health Board.
Once the Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board receives the funds from the MPCA, the funds will be transferred to Todd County.
Todd County Health & Human Services (TCHHS) will develop a plan to gather feedback from the community where the violation occurred. The community will have opportunities over the next few months to provide information and ideas on ways to utilize the funds.
With community feedback, TCHHS will identify community projects that will ensure the funds benefit the environment or public health as required by the state statute.

If you have questions regarding:

Hydrogen sulfide health impacts or any health-related questions; contact David Jones, Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-4565
The funding received by TCHHS and potential community uses; contact TCHHS at 320-732-4500, or email Jackie Och och@co.todd.mn.us or Katherine Mackedanz Katherine.mackedanz@co.todd.mn.us
Central Bi-Products and the violations; visit https://www.cbilpcommunityconnect.com/FAQ, to leave a comment or question, email: cbilpcommunityconnect@centralbi.com, to leave a voicemail, call 888-433-2819.
The enforcement or compliance actions; contact Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) at 218-828-2492