Smoke Blankets Minnesota Like Never Before | Duluth News

Minnesota’s skies turned eerie Thursday as wildfire smoke from Canada blanketed the state, so thick it blocked the sun—levels so extreme experts say it’s the worst since 2014. Cities from Duluth to Grand Marais hit AQI readings over 500, fueled by record forest fires and a stubborn heat dome that’s trapping smoke like a lid, preventing any relief. But there’s hope: strong southwest winds could push the haze back north by Sunday. 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/781b3ec72ed19928