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Minnesota's first air quality alert of 2024 was issued. Here's the harm wildfire smoke can cause.
A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
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A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
The Twin Cities metro and southern parts of the state are still under an air quality alert until 11 p.m. Monday due to raging Canadian wildfires.
Many Minnesotans woke up to a smoky scene on Monday morning.
The town's mayor warned residents who haven't evacuated may "find that the resources that they need are gone" if they fail to leave before the Parker Lake Wildfire arrives.
More than 80 active wildfires burning across Canada are sending wildfire smoke back to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday. The smoke has prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota — the first of 2024.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
Last year, 22 air quality alerts were issued for Minnesota — 13 of them were orange, which means bad for people with pre-existing conditions. Nine were red — bad for everyone. Those 22 alerts spanned 52 days.
Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused multiple days of smoke and poor air quality in Minnesota.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
New research suggests the record amount of smoke is either reversing or stalling several gains made across the country when it comes to reducing air pollution.
There might be snow outside right now, but it was just a few months ago when the air was filled with smoke. Now, there's new information about how that smoke continues to threaten our clean Minnesota air.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Canadian authorities are warning while we could be dealing with this smoke, they could be dealing with more states of emergency until October.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an orange-level air quality alert for northern and central Minnesota this week due to more Canadian wildfire smoke.
The devastating fires in Canada have been creating hazy skies in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We've had several air quality alerts issued this summer. Our skylines, thick with pollution, have been slow to clear.
There are new discoveries about the impact of Canadian wildfire smoke that's polluting our skies and threatening our health. Investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan and photojournalist Mike Durenberger traveled to Canada for a closer look at this North American crisis.
There are new discoveries about the impact of Canadian wildfire smoke that's polluting our skies and threatening our health.
Another air quality alert is in place for northern Minnesota until Tuesday afternoon. Once again, the cause is wildfires burning in Canada. Investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan has a preview of our special series airing all this week on WCCO News.
Reporter Jonah Kaplan and photojournalist Mike Durenberger traveled to Manitoba, Canada – the source of the wildfire smoke currently making its way through Minnesota – to give you a first-hand look at the problem.
Crews right now in Manitoba, as stretched thin as they are, say their only option is to watch and wait as the provinces's 200th wildfire of the season starts rages on.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for central and northern Minnesota due to wildfire smoke.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Three straight years of dry weather has impacted fruits and vegetables, and now smoke from the Canadian wildfires is creating new challenges.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest on an air quality alert set for 8 a.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Saturday.
Meteorologists with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency use air quality data collected from 24 stations around the state to help determine when to declare air quality alerts.
Police say one person was injured in a late-night shooting Wednesday on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
The Twin Cities will soak up the sunshine on Thursday — a #Top10WxDay!
Christian Benteke scored the first and last goals of the match and picked up an assist in between to rally D.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Police say one person was injured in a late-night shooting Wednesday on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Erick Haynes was sentenced to life in prison in April for the murder of McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child.
Some neighbors and business owners say they feel blindsided by a proposed plan to put an emergency homeless shelter in the heart of Minneapolis' Uptown.
Federal investigators say a pilot failed to maintain clearance from power lines and crashed while attempting to land a hot air balloon in Rochester earlier this year.
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As rain became scarce the past few years for Minnesota's sweet corn farmers, it put the crop in jeopardy more than once.
Multiple state and federal agencies are working together following a massive spill of coal ash wastewater from a northern Minnesota energy plant.
A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
The survey from Reuters and Ipsos found that 87% are concerned about people resorting to violence instead of peacefully resolving their differences.
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President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
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Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Customers of Downtown St. Paul's sole grocery store will have five fewer hours to shop each day.
Police say one person was injured in a late-night shooting Wednesday on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Erick Haynes was sentenced to life in prison in April for the murder of McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child.
The Minnesota State Patrol says it's investigating a hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning in Burnsville that seriously injured a 24-year-old man.
A 21-year-old Montrose man faces decades in prison in connection to a fatal crash involving a stolen pickup truck earlier this month in central Minnesota.
The nice weather this week might have you wanting to go for a swim, but several beaches in Minneapolis are still off limits.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
According to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, West Nile has been confirmed in samples taken from Anoka and Dakota counties.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Christian Benteke scored the first and last goals of the match and picked up an assist in between to rally D.
Nate Deziel, a North Dakota State University graduate from Moorhead, Minnesota, surged past the pack, which, at one time, consisted of a five-way tie for the lead.
Five Gopher women's basketball players, Amaya Battle, Mallory Heyer, Sophie Hart, Grace Grocholski and Niamya Holloway, coached kids at the Sanneh Foundation's summer camp on Wednesday morning.
A nonprofit organization is leading the way to help put down clay tennis courts across Minneapolis.
Kayla McBride had 30 points and four 3-pointers, Natisha Hiedeman scored 16 of a season-high 18 in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 86-79.
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A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
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Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
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Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
If you were traveling this holiday weekend, you might have helped break a record. More than 3 million passengers went through TSA checkpoints on Sunday — the most ever in a single day.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
The Twin Cities will soak up the sunshine on Thursday — a #Top10WxDay!
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the NEXT Weather team has declared Thursday a #Top10WxDay!
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Thursday will be a #Top10WxDay!
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast.
A.J. Hilton and Heather Brown have your latest headlines.
Minneapolis police say one person was injured in a shooting on Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the NEXT Weather team has declared Thursday a #Top10WxDay!
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Thursday will be a #Top10WxDay!
The report says the wind was about 10 mph at the time of the crash, which is about the maximum safe speed for balloons.