Wildfires smoke causing poor air quality across Midwest
It's not just Minnesota and the Twin Cities that's experiencing poor air quality. The smoke from wildfires in Canada is pushing air quality to unhealthy levels in multiple cities across the country, including Chicago. Kasey Chronis joined FOX 9 News at 5 to show us what it's like there.
It's not just Minnesota and the Twin Cities that's experiencing poor air quality. The smoke from wildfires in Canada is pushing air quality to unhealthy levels in multiple cities across the country, including Chicago. Kasey Chronis joined FOX 9 News at 5 to show us what it's like there.
BWCA wildfires continue to burn
Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where more than a dozen active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have burned an estimated 55,000 acres. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where more than a dozen active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have burned an estimated 55,000 acres. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Minneapolis air quality hits 300s: Doctors warn of dangers
Smoky air in Minneapolis led to canceled outdoor activities on Thursday, including youth camps and a concert. Doctors warn that the air quality is dangerous for everyone, not just people with lung conditions.
Smoky air in Minneapolis led to canceled outdoor activities on Thursday, including youth camps and a concert. Doctors warn that the air quality is dangerous for everyone, not just people with lung conditions.
When will the air quality in Minnesota improve: Timeline
Wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada have brought a blanket of smoke to the state, making the air quality hazardous in most areas.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada have brought a blanket of smoke to the state, making the air quality hazardous in most areas.
Duluth man sentenced to 21 years for murdering elderly mother in their home
A Duluth man will serve more than 21 years in prison after admitting to killing his mother in their home last year.
A Duluth man will serve more than 21 years in prison after admitting to killing his mother in their home last year.
Minnesota housing inventory hits 7-year high, home sales rise 8% in June
Minnesota’s housing market is heating up, with more homes on the market and buyers showing renewed interest despite higher mortgage rates.
Minnesota’s housing market is heating up, with more homes on the market and buyers showing renewed interest despite higher mortgage rates.
How the wildfires are impacting the International Wolf Center
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.
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.
Minneapolis council rejects Skydio contract for 'drones as first responder' program
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a contract for Skydio Inc. to provide the city's first "drones as first responders" program on Thursday.
The Minneapolis City Council rejected a contract for Skydio Inc. to provide the city's first "drones as first responders" program on Thursday.
Minneapolis council approves $2.5M in funds to help Heritage Park residents
The Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency funds to help get residents out of unsafe conditions at a housing complex.
The Minneapolis City Council approved $2.5 million in emergency funds to help get residents out of unsafe conditions at a housing complex.
YMCA camper evacuated from BWCA due to wildfires
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.
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
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.
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.
U of M receives $10M grant to study how animals fight viruses
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have received a grant to unlock how animals naturally fight off viral infections.
Soda shop in Ely offering a spot to gather during fires
Carbonation in Ely is providing a gathering space for community members looking to escape the smoke from wildfires around the region.
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
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.
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.
Outfitters adapt as wildfires impact plans
BWCA closures have local outfitters scrambling
BWCA closures have local outfitters scrambling
Keeping pets safe during poor air quality
Animal Humane Society shares tips on how to keep your pets safe during poor air quality.
Animal Humane Society shares tips on how to keep your pets safe during poor air quality.
Map: Current air quality from wildfire smoke in Minnesota
Heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada has spread across Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts warning that outdoor activities could be hazardous. See where air quality conditions at at their worst.
Heavy smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada has spread across Minnesota, prompting air quality alerts warning that outdoor activities could be hazardous. See where air quality conditions at at their worst.
MN weather: Thursday afternoon air quality update
Hazardous air quality continues across much of Minnesota on Thursday as wildfire smoke lingers over the state. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler explains when conditions are expected to improve and how long the smoke could stick around.
Hazardous air quality continues across much of Minnesota on Thursday as wildfire smoke lingers over the state. FOX 9 meteorologist Keith Marler explains when conditions are expected to improve and how long the smoke could stick around.
BWCA closure extended again amid ongoing wildfires
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.
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.
Northern Minnesota wildfires: The latest conditions
Wildfires in northern Minnesota are still burning, leading to ongoing emergency responses and expanded evacuation orders. The ongoing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for crews to battle the fires effectively. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.
Wildfires in northern Minnesota are still burning, leading to ongoing emergency responses and expanded evacuation orders. The ongoing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for crews to battle the fires effectively. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.