Minnesota Wildfires

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Air quality alerts raise concerns, frustrations about summer activities for kids
With a record-high 23 air quality alerts so far this year in Minnesota, questions of how to safely participate in valued outdoor summer activities linger — along with the smoke.
More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues
The air quality alert is in effect for most of the lower half of the state through midnight. Everyone in southern Minnesota is advised to limit time outdoors and exercise.
Minnesota isn't alone: Air quality plummets across Midwest due to wildfires
Along with Minnesota, Chicago saw its air quality plummet, while other cities including Detroit, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh were experiencing unhealthy air quality levels.
Minnesota sets record for most air quality alerts in a season
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued a record 23rd air quality alert of the year Tuesday morning, as yet another round of smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across southern and eastern parts of the state.
Spice Lake Fire 100% contained; BWCAW closure area scaled back
Officials reported Wednesday the Spice Lake Fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now 100 percent contained — and a temporary closure order for part of the wilderness has been drastically reduced.