Hazardous air quality forecast for much of Minnesota Thursday as fires grow

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The U.S. Forest Service will brief reporters with the latest on the wildfires burning in northern Minnesota at 1 p.m. Friday.

MPR News is streaming the press conference live here, along with the wildfire news from host Minnesota Now Nina Moini and the latest on the ground from All Things Considered host Clay Masters live in Ely.

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MPR News is streaming the press conference live along with the wildfire news from host Minnesota Now Nina Moini and the latest on the ground from All Things Considered host Clay Masters live in Ely.

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