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A break from the smoke in some areas Sunday; temps rebound this week

A break from the smoke in some areas Sunday; temps rebound this week

Areas of smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to linger in parts of Minnesota this Sunday. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Areas of smoke linger; cooler temps

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will linger over much of Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin this Sunday. Details on that, plus your temperature forecast.
by Ron Trenda

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Western wildfires may take weeks to months to contain

Western wildfires may take weeks to months to contain

The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, the country's largest active blaze, could reach full containment in October. Until then, officials say, wildfire conditions will only continue to intensify.
by Dustin Jones

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Air quality alert continues; cooler Sunday temps

Air quality alert continues; cooler Sunday temps

The air quality alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke continues through Sunday and beyond. We have details of that, plus a look at temps for Sunday and the coming week.
by Ron Trenda

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Air quality FAQ: What you need to know about the smoky air across Minnesota

Air quality FAQ: What you need to know about the smoky air across Minnesota

An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota through Tuesday, as what state officials call an “unprecedented” stretch of poor air quality continues to affect the region. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the smoky air.
by Dan Kraker

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Smoky weekend: Air quality alert continues until Tuesday afternoon

Smoky weekend: Air quality alert continues until Tuesday afternoon

An air quality alert covers all of Minnesota this weekend, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. We have details of the smoky conditions, plus a look at temps this weekend and into next week.
by Ron Trenda

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'Unprecedented': MN air quality 'very unhealthy' into next week

'Unprecedented': MN air quality 'very unhealthy' into next week

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended the air quality alert for all of Minnesota through 3 p.m. Tuesday as smoke from Canadian fires persists. Air quality will be “very unhealthy” for much of the state, including the Twin Cities, through the weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Mark Seeley: Hot, dry summer weather isn’t letting up

Mark Seeley: Hot, dry summer weather isn’t letting up

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked about this summer’s worsening drought, frequent heat advisories, and poor air quality due to wildfire smoke with retired University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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