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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 ...
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Mild winters, millions of acres to blame for wildfire smoke from Canada
A smaller snowpack in Canada has left forests primed to burn, starting wildfire season earlier than normal in recent years.
Minnesotans face health impacts as wildfire smoke lingers
Persistent wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires has shrouded Minnesota in haze, significantly reducing visibility and ...
Over 600 American firefighters battling Canadian wildfires; roughly 16 million acres burned
Wildfires continued to rage across Canada on Friday, with nearly three dozen new blazes, bringing the total number of active ...
Wis. and Minn. lawmakers call on Canadian Embassy to mitigate wildfire risks
Congressional lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota called on the Canadian Embassy to take action as smoke from Canadian ...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to 'unhealthy' conditions across Minnesota
An air quality alert will be in effect across the entire state until 5 p.m. Aug. 2, according to the Minnesota Pollution ...
How to navigate smoke from Canadian wildfires in northern Minnesota
Summer smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again hazing out Minnesota skies — just in time for your long-awaited Northwoods ...
Wildfire smoke may mean trouble for your furry friends — what a vet says pet owners should know
More days of wildfire smoke may mean more trouble for your pets, as veterinarians say they're seeing an increase in respiratory illness in dogs, cats and even birds.