Wildfire Smoke Continues To Choke Twin Cities: How Long Will It Last?

Heavy, prolonged wildfire smoke still unusual for Fargo-Moorhead

MOORHEAD — Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area, bringing a low-hanging haze and the smell of burnt plastic in the air. After a smoky weekend, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert through Wednesday, June 4, for the whole state. Parts of northwest Minnesota, including Moorhead, will see very unhealthy air quality index scores, while the northern Red River Valley will see haza…

Wildfire Smoke Continues To Choke Twin Cities: How Long Will It Last?

Wildfire Smoke Continues To Choke Twin Cities: How Long Will It Last? - Across Minnesota, MN - A "long-duration" air quality alert remains in effect across all of Minnesota.

Wildfire Smoke Spreads As Far South As Gulf Coast - Videos from The Weather Channel

Strong upper-level winds will continue to push Canadian wildfire smoke into the U.S. early this week. Smoke aloft may be seen as far south as the Gulf Coast states Monday and Tuesday before the weather pattern changes. Near-surface smoke will impact air quality for those in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Dakotas. People most at risk include young children, the elderly and people with respiratory issues. Along with reductions in air…

Alerts issued as smoke from Canadian wildfires makes for unhealthy air in northern Minnesota

Much of northeastern Minnesota remains under air quality alert Friday, while a second alert covering the northwestern part of the state will go into effect on Saturday.

Western half of MN under red air quality alert from Canada wildfire smoke

Unhealthy smoke concentrations in Minnesota have shifted to the western part of the state while the air quality alert remains in place.

People encouraged to limit outdoor activity due to Wildfire Smoke  – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke has taken over Minnesota, and people are reminded to take precaution as the smoke can have effects on your health. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about the health risks surrounding wildfire smoke, and shares some reminders for those spending time outdoors.  Merkens also explained what groups of people are most at risk of health effects caused by the wildfire smoke.  While these at-risk indiv…