Could This Wildfire Smoke Be The New Normal For Minnesota Summers?
Just two years ago we had one of the worst smoky summers ever in Minnesota. This year it's happening again, and it may be the new normal. Why are there so many more wildfires?
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Minnesota Health Alerts…Again
Minnesota's air quality is taking a hit this week, with wildfires to the north sending smoke our way. It's going to be a smoky few days ahead.
MPCA Issues Ground-level Ozone Alert For Half Of Minnesota
The high heat and direct sunlight today will interact with pollutants in the air and create ground-level ozone. It could have serious health impacts on some people.
Air Quality Alert Extended Through Tuesday for All of Minnesota
The Air Quality Alert for Minnesota that was set to expire Friday afternoon has now been extended through Tuesday.
St. Cloud Records Worst Air Quality in Minnesota History
The smoke from Canadian wildfires that seeped into Minnesota caused some of the poorest air quality ever in the state of Minnesota.
Air Quality Alert Issued for Parts of Western Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for western parts of the state because of smoke from Kansas fires.
Target Pays $27K Fine for Air Quality Violations
State pollution control officials say Target Corp. has paid a $27,500 fine for air quality violations at two facilities in Minnesota.
Air Quality Declines In Stearns County
The quality of the air we breath isn't as clean as it used to be. The American Lung Association released their annual "State of the Air Report" today (Wednesday). They say Stearns County received a grade of a "C" this year, after getting a "B" grade last year.