Smoke on the Horizon | Pierre News

Wildfire smoke drifting south is making air quality a real concern—even if you’re not in the thick of it. Kendra Rounds, a meteorology student interning at the South Dakota Discovery Center, is tracking regional air quality and sharing weekly updates on Facebook. With her dad’s storm-watching influence, she’s turning her passion into hands-on science, helping communities understand how smoke affects health and when to stay indoors. While Pierre’s skies remain clear, smoke plumes are heading east—and wildfires can linger. Her work also helps STEM students learn to explain complex science to the public, fueling her dream of a future with the National Weather Service. 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/fed40c6e325e4a5e