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Rochester & Surrounding Communities Included in Air Quality Alert
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category.

Air Quality Alert Continues Across Southeast Minnesota
Nearly 80,000 acres of forest in northern Minnesota have been consumed by the fires.

Wildfire Video From Train, NWS Says Snow Our Only Hope
More than 200 wildfires burning across Ontario right now, and the smoke from all of it is settling right over Minnesota.

You Can Smell It Indoors: Wildfire Smoke Turns Northern Minnesota Sky Orange as Air Quality Alerts Continue
Wildfire smoke from Minnesota and Ontario fires has blanketed Duluth and Northern Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts and creating hazy, orange skies across the region.

Flood Recovery Brings Good News for Southeast Minnesota Parks and Trails
The cleanup is still happening out there in southeast Minnesota, and the picture is a little different depending on which trail or park you're headed to.

NWS: Storms Could Bring Up To 4-6+ Inches Of Rain To Parts Of The Northland
A midweek storm system looks to bring quite a bit of rain to parts of the region. Here's what to know.

More Heavy Rain Threatens Flood-Weary Southeast Minnesota
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the floodwaters as additional heavy rains are forecast for the region.

National Magazine Highlights The Best & Worst Thing About Minnesota
What comes to mind when you think of Minnesota? Weather? Taxes? Hotdish? The team at Reader's Digest put together a quick cheat sheet with each state's best and worst quality.

New Report Says Minnesota Isn't Getting Hotter, Just Less Cold
A new Minnesota climate report says winters are becoming less extreme, while tornadoes and wildfires show no increase.

3 Things Minnesotans Can Do To Prep For Incoming Heat Wave
Get ready, Minnesota! A heat wave is rolling in, and it’s bringing some serious temperatures and thunderstorms right along with it.
