MPCA ISSUES AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR ENTIRE STATE THROUGH SATURDAY

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says air quality is expected to reach the ‘red’ air quality index category so an air Quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota until Saturday.  The MPCA says northerly winds will continue transporting waves of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across Manitoba and Saskatchewan into Minnesota.  The MPCA recommends that you avoid outdoor burning and the use of residential wood burning devices.  Plus it is recommended you reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.