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Northeast Minnesota faces another air quality alert starting Tuesday
After a record stretch of poor air quality, parts of Minnesota will again face another air quality alert starting Tuesday morning due to wildfire smoke.
Minnesota’s air quality improves, alert canceled for Monday
Skies over much of Minnesota looked clearer and smelled cleaner Sunday as the most troublesome air from Canadian wildfires moved east into Wisconsin. But state and federal air quality monitors still predict area of unhealthy air for people with sensitivity through noon Monday.
Air quality alert for all of Minnesota extended through Monday
The MPCA says that sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion, and everyone should limit their time spent outdoors.
Air quality alerts issued in US for third day due to Canada wildfires
Air quality alerts remain in effect from Minnesota to the Northeast due to smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada. In the West, wildfires in California continue to rage.
Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts across Minnesota and the Great Lakes region
Every air quality monitor in Minnesota is reporting red or unhealthy conditions for everyone, an official said.
Wildfire smoke lessens some, though air quality alert remains in effect for parts of New Hampshire
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to linger over New Hampshire on Wednesday, though it is slowly dissipating day by day.
U.S. air quality among world's worst due to wildfires
Smoke from over 700 wildfires in Canada have made air quality in cities from Minnesota to the Northeast among the worst in the world. Meanwhile, dozens of fires are burning in the West.
Doctors share tips to help deal with Minnesota air quality
As the air quality in Minnesota remains dangerous, experts are giving advice. "It's not a one-size-fits-all answer," said Dr.
Minneapolis had the second worst air quality in the world on Friday
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Heat, storms, and bad air have taken their toll on Minnesota's unhoused
Catholic Charities Twin Cities said its clients have been impacted by harsh summer elements, which have led to an increased need for services.
Amid Canadian wildfire smoke, air quality in Minneapolis ranks third-worst among world's cities Thursday
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Minnesota, Wisconsin air quality alert extended through noon Monday
On Friday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended the current air quality alert for all of Minnesota and Wisconsin ...
Minnesota pollution agency could have alerted people whose health was at risk from lead exposure sooner
WCCO Investigates discovered the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) could have alerted Eagan residents whose health ...
Northern MN tourism impacted by smoky air quality
Economies relying on outdoor recreation are working under constant air quality alerts spurred by wildfire smoke from Canada.