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Minnesota Weather: Air Quality Alert Set To Expire Tuesday AfternoonWhile smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires will still linger over Minnesota Tuesday, the air quality alert is slated to expire in the afternoon.
None Hurt After Minneapolis Crews Battle 5 Fires Over 8-Hour PeriodMinneapolis firefighters battled five fires in the city between Monday evening and early Tuesday morning.

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Why Are Weeds Growing So Well In The Drought?As our lawns continue to turn a deeper tan color, some green is sprouting up in our yards and gardens. Weeds seem to have no problem powering through this dry hot summer.
Minnesota Weather: 'Unprecedented' Statewide Air Quality Alert ContinuesMinnesota will stay under an alert for “unprecedented” poor air quality for at least another day, as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to pour into the state.
Minnesota Weather: Dangerous, Smoky Air Could Linger Longer Than Our Current AlertThree fires have the potential to spread into Minnesota, especially with the wind blowing from the north.
Minnesota Weather: Air Quality Alert Extended Due To ‘Unprecedented’ ConditionsThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended and upgraded the air quality alert in much of the state due to "unprecedented" conditions caused by wildfire smoke.
The Do's And Don'ts As Air Quality Alert Casts Pall Over MinnesotaWe've already seen the air quality index at the second-most dangerous level. We will see it on and off that level through Tuesday, so there are some activities you may want to avoid.
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Mack Motzko Honored At Celebration Of Life In St. Cloud: 'The World Did Not Wait To Love You'A celebration of life is planned Monday for Mack Motzko, the 20-year-old son of Gophers men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko.
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How Can People Limit Water Use At Home? Do Small Changes Make A Difference?Many Minnesotans have been asked to limit or stop watering lawns amidst our intense drought. But that's not the only place where conservation can happen.
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