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 The air quality index is now back in "moderate" range and  the air pollution alert has been lifted.


An air pollution health alert is in effect for southwest Minnesota. 


Gusty winds have carried smoke from Kansas wildfires into Minnesota and the fine particles from the smoke are at a level that state officials consider unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children and the elderly. 


Those people should postpone or reduce vigorous activities and stay away from other pollution sources like wood fires and heavy-duty vehicle traffic, the 


Kansas fire crews have been battling grass fires in recent days. One fire in northeast Kansas destroyed two homes.


The air pollution health alert includes the city of Marshall, Minn., and surrounding areas, the MPCA said. Officials expect air quality in the region to improve later in the day.

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Elizabeth Dunbar

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Gusty winds have carried smoke from Kansas wildfires into Minnesota and the fine particles from the smoke are at a level that state officials consider unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children and the elderly.

Kansas fires bring air pollution alert for SW Minn.

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