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Minnesota, air quality alert

Two regions of Minnesota are suffering far worse air quality than others. Here’s why.
Minnesotans were recently met with hazy, choking air due to smoke from wildfires blazing through Canada. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued air quality warnings, and in some places, officials cautioned even the healthiest residents to stay inside.
More sunshine, warmer temps Thursday in Minnesota amid air quality alert
Wildfire smoke will continue to spread into Minnesota on Thursday, with an air quality alert in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for most of the state.
More wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert in northern Wisconsin
Canadian wildfire smoke is again causing air quality problems in Northwest Wisconsin, leading to an air quality alert from the DNR.
Air Quality Alert issued through Friday for much of Minnesota
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is moving across Minnesota, triggering air quality alerts. Learn who's impacted and how to stay safe.
Air quality alert expands across Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an expanded air quality alert affecting northern, central, south central, and southwest Minnesota. The alert is in effect until 11 p.m. on Friday and includes areas such as the Twin Cities metro,
Air quality alert for most of state through Friday night due to wildfire smoke
It's due to a heavy band of smoke from wildfires in Canada moving in across the state starting on Wednesday for the northwest part of the state, and then moving down into the central and southern areas of the state on Thursday.
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