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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 4 MIN

Air quality issues likely this summer due to drought, high ozone levels

from Minnesota Today · host Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota officials are forecasting air quality issues this summer due to wildfire smoke and high ozone levels. Meteorologists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency say drought conditions are increasing the risk of wildfires and they're expecting 12 to 16 days of smoky air this summer. And a Minneapolis man pleaded guilty this morning to spraying vinegar on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar earlier this year. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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