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July 15, 2023 11:04 AM

Air quality alert extends into Sunday AM for Twin Cities metro and southern Minnesota

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will linger into Sunday morning in some areas. We have updated air quality alert info, plus a look at Sunday and the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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July 15, 2023 8:40 AM

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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July 15, 2023 4:00 AM

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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July 14, 2023 5:30 PM

Drought conditions in South Dakota are improving thanks to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures

Just three weeks ago, around 75 percent of South Dakota was in drought. Now 63 percent of the state has normal conditions.

by The Associated Press

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July 14, 2023 4:36 PM

Air quality alert continues into the weekend across Minnesota, Wisconsin

Canadian wildfire smoke thickens.

by Paul Huttner

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July 14, 2023 4:12 PM

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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July 14, 2023 10:25 AM

Rainfall recap; details on Minnesota, Wisconsin air quality alerts

We have some rainfall totals from Thursday afternoon and evening. Some areas have a chance of rain later Friday. We also have details on the air quality alerts for Minnesota and Wisconsin and the weekend weather outlook.

by Ron Trenda