AIR QUALITY ALRT EXTENDED

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is extending the Air Quality Alert for Minnesota through Wednesday.  Wildfire smoke from Canada has prompted the extension.  The alert is for the entire state of Minnesota with the worst of the wildfire smoke in northwestern Minnesota.  The MPCA states that a cold front is drawing smoke from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with multiple rounds expected over the next several days.  Northwestern Minnesota is in a maroon air quality index, indicating hazardous conditions for everyone.  The MPCA says the expected showers and storms pushing through the state tonight (Monday) may not significantly improve the air quality.