Wildfire prevention specialist on Northern MN wildfires
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DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Karen Harrison joins All Day to break down the latest on the wildfires in northern Minnesota.

LIVE NEWS | Weather updates, Aquatennial & wakesurf open
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Weather and air quality updates remain a focus as we head into the weekend. Plus, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is back, bringing the Torchlight Parade, fireworks, live entertainment and family fun to the city. We also preview the Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open with world champion Tyler Stewart and learn how you could design Minnesota’s next state parks and trails license plate. All that and more on today’s episode of All Day Live.

Design Minnesota’s next state park license plate
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Minnesota is looking for a new state parks and trails license plate, and this time the public gets to help design it. Sara Berhow from the DNR joins us to explain this year’s North Shore theme, what makes a winning design, and how your artwork could end up on vehicles across the state.

Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open
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The Lake Minnetonka Wakesurf Open is back this weekend, bringing top riders, live music, food, and family fun to Cook’s Bay as part of the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. World champion wakesurfer Tyler Stewart joins us to preview the competition, explain why Minnesota has become a wakesurfing hotspot, and share what spectators can expect on and off the water. PHOTO CREDIT: WC STUDIOS

New election integrity documents
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Political analyst Blois Olson joins us to discuss President Trump’s speech and newly released election integrity documents. We break down what was announced and what it could mean.

Aquatennial is back!
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The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back for another summer of parades, fireworks, and community celebrations. We're joined by Aquatennial Commodore Marie Carrell to talk about what's new this year, longtime traditions, and what visitors can expect.

How the wildfires are impacting the International Wolf Center
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The International Wolf Center in St. Louis County is remaining open during the wildfires in Northern Minnesota. The center is prepared to evacuate at a moments notice, but in the meantime the public is welcome to visit the wolves.

YMCA camper evacuated from BWCA due to wildfires
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Summer camps near Ely sent kids home early due to nearby wildfires. Elaine Faust was on a canoe trip through YMCA Camp Widjiwagon in the BWCA that was cut short out of precaution.

Understanding health impacts of poor air quality
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Dr. Douglas McMahon from the Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota joined All Day to break down the health impacts of exposures to poor air quality. 

Soda shop in Ely offering a spot to gather during fires
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Carbonation in Ely is providing a gathering space for community members looking to escape the smoke from wildfires around the region. 

What to know about poor air quality across Minnesota
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency joined All Day to break down the record breaking poor air quality conditions in Minnesota. MPCA breaks down the impacts of exposure to poor air quality and tips to stay safe.

Keeping pets safe during poor air quality
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Animal Humane Society shares tips on how to keep your pets safe during poor air quality. 

BWCA closure extended again amid ongoing wildfires
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FOX 9's Soyoung Kim reports from northern Minnesota, where wildfire smoke has worsened, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness closure has been extended again through Sunday.

Ely mayor shares wildfire update
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As wildfires continue to burn across northern Minnesota, Ely Mayor Heidi Omerza joins us with an update on local conditions, the community's response, and what residents and visitors should know.

Ely recording studio helps wildfire evacuees protect instruments
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As wildfires continue to impact northern Minnesota, Elephant Yolk Recording Studio in Ely is offering free storage for musical instruments belonging to evacuees. Owner Timothy Loney joins us to explain how the idea came together and why preserving these instruments matters during an evacuation.

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races postponed amid wildfires
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The annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races have been postponed because of wildfire activity in northern Minnesota. Gunflint Lodge owner John Fredrikson joins us to discuss the decision, current conditions along the Gunflint Trail, and the importance of the event, which raises money for the Gunflint Volunteer Fire Department.

A paddler's evacuation from the Boundary Waters
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After wildfire activity prompted evacuations in the Boundary Waters, The Barefoot Paddler, Mark Zimmer, made his way out of the BWCA. He shares a firsthand account of the evacuation and conditions in the wilderness.

Canine Brucellosis warnings
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Dr. Steve Kivisto with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health discusses the prevalence of Canine Brucellosis, and infection found in several dogs adopted from South Dakota.