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Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has drifted into other parts of Minnesota this week and triggered air quality alerts for much of the state.

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.

Air quality forecast | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Minnesota Outdoor Air Quality Guidance for Schools and Child Care

 has information about health and indoor and outdoor air quality and 

The Minnesota Department of Health has an 

Minnesota Department of Health wildfire smoke webpage

 highlights ways you can protect your health against wildfire smoke.

DIY Air Cleaner to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors

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MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.


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