Minneapolis parks cancel outdoor events Wednesday due to poor air quality
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis parks canceled all outdoor programs on Wednesday due to poor air quality.
The entire state - excluding a small area of southeastern Minnesota - is under an air quality alert until 6 a.m. Friday as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves south.
Music and Movies in the Park events, along with athletic field rentals and outdoor activities for young people are canceled in Minneapolis.
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Plymouth also canceled all outdoor recreation programs.
