Smoke Alert Across Minnesota | Duluth News

Smoke from raging wildfires in Minnesota and Canada is blanketing the region, forcing closures in the Boundary Waters and triggering a statewide air quality alert. With 15 fires burning in the Superior National Forest — four inside the protected wilderness — the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has declared hazardous “maroon” air quality across much of the state, including the Twin Cities. Residents are urged to stay indoors to avoid eye, nose, and throat irritation, coughing, and shortness of breath — especially those with heart or lung conditions. The smoky haze is expected to linger until Friday morning, when a cold front may bring relief. Even outside the worst zones, air quality remains “very unhealthy” or “unhealthy,” so everyone should take precautions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d349511b63bfc7a0