Decreased foot traffic in Minneapolis amid hazardous air
Many people stayed inside Thursday at the air quality became hazardous for all due to wildfires in the northern part of the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Many people stayed inside Thursday at the air quality became hazardous for all due to wildfires in the northern part of the state. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minneapolis has world's worst air quality Thursday amid wildfire smoke
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
Minneapolis has one of the worst air qualities in the world on Thursday morning as wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of the state.
Hazardous air quality in Twin Cities as wildfires continue to burn
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
More than a dozen wildfires continue burning across northern Minnesota, collectively known as the July Lightning Event. Smoke from the wildfires has spread south, triggering air quality alerts across much of Minnesota, including hazardous conditions in the Twin Cities Thursday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
Valleyfair closed Thursday due to air quality
Valleyfair has closed for Thursday due to the hazardous smoky air quality in Minnesota.
Valleyfair has closed for Thursday due to the hazardous smoky air quality in Minnesota.
Business owner offers Minnesota wildfire updates
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Minnesota weather: Hazardous air quality and heat continue Thursday
Minnesota is facing another day of hot temperatures and smoky skies, with hazardous air quality lingering in the Twin Cities metro Thursday.
Minnesota is facing another day of hot temperatures and smoky skies, with hazardous air quality lingering in the Twin Cities metro Thursday.
MN wildfires: Cres working around the clock
Fire crews are working around the clock as they try to contain the over a dozen wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Fire crews are working around the clock as they try to contain the over a dozen wildfires in northern Minnesota. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Over a dozen wildfires burning in northern Minnesota, hazardous air quality alerts issued
Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where 17 active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have scorched about 55,000 acres. The Boundary Waters remains closed, evacuations and rescues are underway, and Gov. Tim Walz has extended the state's peacetime emergency for another 30 days.
Wildfires continue burning across northeastern Minnesota, where 17 active fires, collectively known as the July Lightning Event, have scorched about 55,000 acres. The Boundary Waters remains closed, evacuations and rescues are underway, and Gov. Tim Walz has extended the state's peacetime emergency for another 30 days.
15 wildfires burn across northern Minnesota
Several wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota, with the smoke traveling down to the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Several wildfires continue to burn in northern Minnesota, with the smoke traveling down to the Twin Cities. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Minnesota air quality alert: Twin Cities air now considered hazardous
More of Minnesota is under a hazardous air quality alert, including the Twin Cities, as wildfire smoke intensifies across the region.
More of Minnesota is under a hazardous air quality alert, including the Twin Cities, as wildfire smoke intensifies across the region.