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Poor air quality remains concern for the Upper Midwest to the Northeast amid Canadian wildfires
The air quality index on Tuesday across the Midwest and the Northeast ranged from "moderate" to "unhealthy" for sensitive adults. Some areas in northern Wisconsin, eastern Pennsylvania, northern ...
Large portion of MN (including metro) is under red air quality alert until Saturday due to wildfires
Wildfire smoke pouring into the state from Canadian fires has triggered a red air quality alert, signaling that the air is ...
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Canada and U.S., Triggering Air Quality Alerts
Canada is battling more than 700 active wildfires across the country, roughly two-thirds of which are burning out of control, ...
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Minnesota faces longest air quality alert in state history with wildfires raging in Canada
The previous record, set in 2021, was five days. The current alert is expected to last seven days. It will remain in effect ...
How you can keep wildfire smoke out of your home
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor ...
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Minnesota’s northern wildfires cost over an estimated $2.3 million in damages
The first assessment of damage costs from Minnesota's wildfires earlier this year cost over $2.3 million in estimated damages ...
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How a smoky summer may affect health in Minnesota
The wildfire smoke has cleared (for now), ending Minnesota's longest air quality alert on record. State of play: Minnesotans ...
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Rep. Pete Stauber talks Medicaid cuts, letter to Canada on wildfires and the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents northeastern Minnesota, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning ...