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An air quality alert remains in effect until Tuesday for most of Minnesota as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way through the state and the surrounding region.

The record-setting unhealthy air has sparked health advisories throughout Minnesota as the wildfire smoke is expected to linger over the region through the weekend

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with an allergist at Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists about what people can do to minimize inhaling harmful particles. 

To avoid any adverse health effects — especially among vulnerable populations and those with cardiopulmonary disease — Dr. Cherie Zachary advised to limit time outdoors, avoid any rigorous activity and mask up. 

For now, the haze skies and smoke plumes are so thick that they’re visible from 22,000 miles in space,

 according to MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner

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An air quality alert remains in effect until Tuesday for most of Minnesota as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way through the state and the surrounding region this week. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with an allergist at Midwest Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists about what people can do to minimize inhaling harmful particles. 

An air quality alert remains in effect until Tuesday for most of Minnesota as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to make its way through the state and the surrounding region this week. 

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