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Thick smoke, haze blanket much of Minnesota; air quality alert remains in effect

Thick smoke, haze blanket much of Minnesota; air quality alert remains in effect

Much of Minnesota was blanketed in thick haze Tuesday, as the sight and smell of smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the state. It was among the worst air quality on record in the state.
by Andrew Krueger

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Lingering showers south and cooler Tuesday

Lingering showers south and cooler Tuesday

Clouds and scattered showers linger in southern Minnesota Tuesday through midday. Sunshine is back Wednesday with highs in the 70s for the rest of the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Air quality alert continues through Wednesday, northwest Minnesota warned of 'hazardous' air

Air quality alert continues through Wednesday, northwest Minnesota warned of 'hazardous' air

An air quality alert for all of Minnesota has been extended through midday Wednesday, as more — and more-intense — rounds of smoke from Canadian wildfires are forecast to move across the region.
by MPR News Staff

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Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather

Stormy Monday afternoon may bring severe weather

A stormy Monday afternoon and evening is on tap, with the chance for severe weather primarily across western Minnesota. A cold front moving through the region will spark showers and thunderstorms, some of which could produce large hail and damaging winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

What if the solutions to some of Earth’s biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar.
by Ari Daniel

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Hot, hazy Monday with storms developing west

Hot, hazy Monday with storms developing west

It’ll be hot, windy and hazy Monday. Highs will be near 90 degrees with storms developing west ahead of a cool front this afternoon followed by cooler air. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild temperatures overnight; Hot and stormy on Monday

Mild temperatures overnight; Hot and stormy on Monday

Mild temperatures expected Sunday night, with highs ramping up into the 80s and 90s on Monday. A stormy setup late Monday will lead to widespread rainfall on Tuesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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