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Major wildfires that have ripped through northeastern Minnesota are largely contained, but the hot, dry weather is expected to test suppression efforts through Monday. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports a “very high” fire risk in the area of the Jenkins Creek fire,
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the recovery effort is now underway amid the weekslong fight to contain several wildfires near the Arrowhead region, but warned "they will not be the last of this summer."
Wildfires in Canada are causing smoke to pour into Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued air quality alerts this weekend through 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. Some parts of northern and western Minnesota are dealing with bad air quality that is considered unhealthy for everyone.
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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on MSNMN weather: Hot, hazy and breezy with some possible late day/evening stormsA hot day is in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday, with the potential for some later day storms. Meanwhile, an air quality alert is in effect for the state due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
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All evacuation orders prompted by wildfires north of Duluth, Minnesota, have been lifted, officials said Monday.
According to the latest report of wildfires in Minnesota, weather forecasts will test suppression efforts, but a chance of rain is also a possibility.
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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul on MSNNorthern Lights in MN: Wildfire smoke could make the aurora difficult to seeThe aurora could be visible and vibrant Sunday night but haze from wildfire smoke might make it difficult to see in Minnesota. Here's what you need to know.