Air Quality Alert Continues in Minnesota

(St. Paul, MN) — An air quality alert continues for most of Minnesota through Saturday afternoon. The alert is due to smoke drifting in from wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials say the smoky air can cause symptoms like coughing, irritated eyes, and shortness of breath—especially for children, seniors, and people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Experts recommend limiting time outdoors and keeping windows closed until conditions improve.