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Air quality alert for southern MN and south metro until 6 p.m. Sunday; cool temps

Air quality alert for southern MN and south metro until 6 p.m. Sunday; cool temps

An air quality alert continues through Sunday afternoon in roughly the southern third of Minnesota, but alerts end at noon in Wisconsin. We have your Sunday weather details, including who could see some rain.
by Ron Trenda

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A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.

A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.

A heat wave that's expected to peak this weekend kicked off with record high temperatures and put one-third of Americans under heat alerts.
by Emma Bowman

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Air quality alert update; a smoky Saturday in many areas

Air quality alert update; a smoky Saturday in many areas

Canadian wildfire smoke is lingering over much of Minnesota today. We have an update on air quality alerts for Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
by Rachel Treisman

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Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

The increasing drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. But there’s a debate over whether the smoke may actually help as it shields already drought-stressed crops.
by Hannah Yang

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