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Canada wildfires spark record-smashing smoke levels in Minnesota air
An air quality index of 300 or higher is considered hazardous, and the record-breaking smoke AQI in Grand Portage reached 800 ...
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads Impacting Air Quality for Millions Across Eastern and Midwest U.S.
The ongoing Canadian wildfires have reportedly blanketed a third of the United States, affecting millions, with the National ...
How did the Twin Cities end up with some of the world’s worst air?
Parts of the Twin Cities registered upward of 240 on the air quality index — levels considered “very unhealthy” for everyone ...
Tips to stay protected from harmful air quality
The entire state of Minnesota is under an air quality alert as large plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires move into the region. WCCO's Jason Rantala shows the dangers of unsafe air quality and how ...
Hot and hazy Sunday in Minnesota; record heat possible Monday
Sunday will be another warm and hazy day in Minnesota, with air quality alerts still in effect statewide until 6 p.m. Monday due to the threat of more low-level wildfire smoke.