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Strong storms possible Wednesday night; better air quality Thursday

Strong storms possible Wednesday night; better air quality Thursday

Strong storms are possible from near the Twin Cities into western Wisconsin Wednesday evening. Air quality improves Thursday. Temperatures warm up through the weekend.
by Bill Endersen

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More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues

More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues

The air quality alert is in effect for most of the lower half of the state through midnight. Everyone in southern Minnesota is advised to limit time outdoors and exercise.
by Emily Bright, Sven Sundgaard and Amy Felegy

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Minnesota isn't alone: Air quality plummets across Midwest due to wildfires

Minnesota isn't alone: Air quality plummets across Midwest due to wildfires

Along with Minnesota, Chicago saw its air quality plummet, while other cities including Detroit, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh were experiencing unhealthy air quality levels.
by Joe Hernandez, Rachel Treisman, Emily Olson and MPR News Staff

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Poor air quality Wednesday; strong storms possible

Poor air quality Wednesday; strong storms possible

Air quality will remain an issue as smoke lingers in eastern and southern Minnesota. An air quality alert continues essentially through midnight Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Smoke from Canada's wildfires darkens Europe's skies

Smoke from Canada's wildfires darkens Europe's skies

A plume of smoke and soot stretches for thousands of miles from the province of Quebec province across the Atlantic Ocean, as seen in satellite images from NASA.
by Bill Chappell

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Wildfire smoke thickens; severe storms possible Wednesday

Wildfire smoke thickens; severe storms possible Wednesday

Canadian wildfire smoke has been thickening from Wisconsin into Minnesota. Scattered thunderstorms will cross northern and central Minnesota to round out Tuesday. Showers and numerous thunderstorms are likely Tuesday night and Wednesday.
by Bill Endersen

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Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Wildfire smoke in Minnesota: How to best protect your health and your home

Wildfire smoke is becoming a recurring seasonal hazard across Minnesota and beyond, with air quality alerts increasingly common. Here’s what to know as smoky skies become less of an exception and more of a seasonal pattern.
by MPR News Staff

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Air quality alert Tuesday and Wednesday; chance of midweek storms

Air quality alert Tuesday and Wednesday; chance of midweek storms

Minnesota’s up to 23 air quality alerts this year, a new record. The state typically averages two or three annually. Temperatures will be warmer Tuesday with spotty thunderstorms to the north. Wednesday will bring a statewide chance of storms.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warmer; spotty storms possible up north Tuesday, statewide by Wednesday

Warmer; spotty storms possible up north Tuesday, statewide by Wednesday

After a couple of modestly cooler days, temperatures will be back above normal, well into the 80s for most of the state. Northern Minnesota will see some afternoon spotty storms with a statewide chance Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Pleasant Tuesday; rain chances Tuesday night, Wednesday

Pleasant Tuesday; rain chances Tuesday night, Wednesday

Many areas will have a dry Tuesday, but rain chances move into western and northern Minnesota during the afternoon. We take a look at the rest of this week as well.
by Ron Trenda

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