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?
Air quality
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 Most of Minnesota
Heavy smoke is expected to arrive mid-morning on Thursday here in central Minnesota. Smoke will remain over our area into Friday.
Air Quality Reduced in Parts of Minnesota
A combination of smoke from Western wildfires, high temperatures and sunshine is eroding the air quality in the Twin Cities and in eastern and central Minnesota.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reduces Air Quality in Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for southwest, western and central Minnesota because of smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Canadian Wildfires Continue To Pour Smoke Into Central Minnesota
There are more than 100 wildfires currently burning across Canada; mainly in Saskatchewan, but also in Alberta and Manitoba. Smoke from those fires continues to be pumped into Minnesota courtesy of the jet stream. Today should be a bit better, but how long will that last?