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The latest: Smoke over Minnesota upgraded to hazardous as northern fires continue to grow
Dense smoke from northern wildfires descended on the Twin Cities on Wednesday night as commuters made their way home. Air quality warnings were upgraded for the metro area and a large swath of the state to the highest level on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s six-level warning system with at least 15 fires continued to rage in northeast Minnesota and scores more burning in Ontario amid

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Smoke from wildfires in Canada, Minnesota affecting air quality for millions
Canadian, Minnesota wildfire smoke to blanket Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
Wildfire Smoke Is Spreading Across the Northeast and Experts Say the Heat Dome Is Making It Worse
The same heat dome driving temperatures toward 100°F is creating another problem across the Northeast: wildfire smoke that can make a normal summer workout feel harder—and potentially put more strain ...

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Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert amid NYC heatwave
Air quality plummets in Boston, Toronto as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Toronto, threatens US cities
Local authorities issued an alert as air quality reached an unhealthy level and urged residents to reduce "strenuous outdoor activity" and take extra breaks if they are outside on Wednesday and Thursd...

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Canadian wildfire smoke expected to affect tri-state area
Canadian wildfire smoke descends on parts of US, including New York City

MN fraud: Minnesota DHS continues pause on new providers in high-risk Medicaid programs

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is extending its pause on accepting new providers for 12 high-risk Medicaid programs as it continues its efforts to combat fraud.

Air quality to worsen in Minnesota as dangerous heat continues

MINNEAPOLIS – A fifth day of dangerous heat comes with a new hazard: poor air quality. Smoke from several wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Ontario will continue sliding south Wednesday, bringing another reason to limit time outdoors,

Minnesota AG suing e-cigarette manufacturer Loon for selling flavored vapes that appeal to minors

The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.

Minnesota DNR contest: Help design the next state parks plate featuring the North Shore

Minnesotans have a chance to leave their mark on the state’s next parks license plate, with a contest focused on the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate.

Twin Cities man admits role in defrauding Minnesota’s now-defunct housing stabilization program

A Twin Cities man has admitted that he conspired with others to defraud Minnesota’s now-defunct Housing Stabilization Services program out of millions of dollars for services that were never provided to vulnerable people.

Gov. Walz extends peacetime emergency as wildfires rage on in northern Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders moved Wednesday to extend a peacetime emergency amid raging wildfires in the northern part of the state and southern Canada.