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Reaching a record level, Duluth's hazardous air quality forces many tourists indoors

Reaching a record level, Duluth's hazardous air quality forces many tourists indoors

Smoke from the wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and in Canada is creating the worst air quality on record in many cities across Minnesota and the entire Great Lakes region. One of the worst spots has been Duluth, which is in the height of the city's busy tourist season.
by Dana Ferguson

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Boundary Waters closed? These alternatives can deliver a wilderness fix

Boundary Waters closed? These alternatives can deliver a wilderness fix

There’s no perfect substitute to the BWCA. But paddlers and campers can still find peaceful water, star-filled skies and off-the-beaten-path experiences in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Here’s where to look.
by Kirsti Marohn

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With air so smoky you 'taste it,' Ely residents seek relief

With air so smoky you 'taste it,' Ely residents seek relief

With a thick blanket of smoke over much of northern Minnesota right now as fires rage along the Canadian border, Ely set a record for its worst air quality reading ever on Thursday. Residents are on the hunt for masks and air purifiers, and some are having trouble finding them.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Wildfire smoke disrupts outdoor parties, concerts across Twin Cities

Wildfire smoke disrupts outdoor parties, concerts across Twin Cities

Some Minnesotans are calling off planned outdoor outings, from birthday parties to music shows, because of the poor air quality from wildfire smoke. But others, like the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, are keeping plans for now.
by Nicole Ki

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BWCA entry permits canceled through Sunday

BWCA entry permits canceled through Sunday

Refunds will go out automatically for anyone who has an entry permit through Sunday.
by Catharine Richert

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Duluth doctor explains how to stay healthy in hazardously smoky air

Duluth doctor explains how to stay healthy in hazardously smoky air

To cope with wildfire smoke blanketing the state, some Minnesotans are wearing N-95 masks or breaking out air filters to circulate fresh air. Dr. Dylan Wyatt of Duluth explained smoke’s effects on the body and how to handle it.
by Nina Moini and Aron Woldeslassie

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