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.

3 dead after carbon monoxide found in Ford Explorer

The presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle in Toledo, Ohio, where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died Wednesday in what an official described as an accident.

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. 

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.

MN weather: Thursday afternoon air quality update
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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
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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.

George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’

Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."

Northern Minnesota wildfires: The latest conditions
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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. 

How Minnesota's poor air quality can affect your health, pets

As hazardous air quality alerts continue due to wildfires and extreme heat, experts are sharing how it could affect your health, and how to protect both yourself and your pets from smoke and pollution.

Valleyfair closed Thursday due to air quality

Valleyfair has closed for Thursday due to the hazardous smoky air quality in Minnesota.

Making the most of your A/C
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Everyone is looking to save on energy costs, especially as temperatures spike in Minnesota. Cody Matz caught up with the experts from Centerpoint Energy to learn a few simple and affordable ways to keep your home cool and save on your energy bills. 

Unredacted Epstein files denied by DOJ for New Mexico case

The Department of Justice denied New Mexico’s request for unedited files regarding Jeffrey Epstein, stating that federal disclosure laws prohibit the agency from releasing the unredacted investigative records to state authorities.

Business owner offers Minnesota wildfire updates
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As wildfires continue to affect Minnesota, Java Moose owner/founder Sarah Jorgenson-Hallberg joins FOX 9’s Good Day to offer an insight into current conditions and business operations along Minnesota’s north shore.

MN air quality: Closures, cancellations due to smoky air

Hazardous air quality from smoke drifting down from the multiple wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada is now having an effect on events going on in the Twin Cities.

Air quality alert: Hazardous air due to wildfire smoke
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Minneapolis has the second-worst air quality in the country on Thursday morning due to ground-level smoke from wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada. FOX 9’s Bill Keller reports.  

Ground-level wildfire smoke impacting metro air quality
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz explains why wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and Canada is causing such poor air quality. Unlike typical wildfire smoke that rises to 20,000 to 30,000 feet, this smoke is shallow and concentrated near the ground, where people live and breathe.