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Wildfire smoke continues to blanket Midwest as flash flood threat heads to the South

Elsewhere, wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the Midwest, prompting alerts for millions for dangerous breathing ...

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Is Blanketing Parts of the U.S. Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has sent a blanket of smoke over the midwestern United States this weekend. The National ...

Smoky skies persist across Minnesota Saturday

Wildfire smoke will persist across Minnesota on Saturday, creating hazy sunshine and poor air quality as we kick off the ...

Large portion of MN (including metro) is under red air quality alert until Saturday due to wildfires

Wildfire smoke pouring into the state from Canadian fires has triggered a red air quality alert, signaling that the air is ...
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Air quality alert for all of Minnesota extended through Monday

The MPCA says that sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion, and everyone should limit their time spent ...

How to navigate smoke from Canadian wildfires in northern Minnesota

Summer smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again hazing out Minnesota skies — just in time for your long-awaited Northwoods ...
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After sale of Bemidji Super 8, Kevin Williamson spends more time fighting wildfires

Kevin Williamson served as general manager of the Super 8 hotel in Bemidji since 1987, six years after his father, Murray, ...

Over 600 American firefighters battling Canadian wildfires; roughly 16 million acres burned

Wildfires continued to rage across Canada on Friday, with nearly three dozen new blazes, bringing the total number of active ...