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12236: Air quality alert
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Air quality alert

Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke: through Wednesday, May 14 at 4 p.m.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke for northeast Minnesota. The affected area includes Hibbing and Ely.

Fine particle levels are expected to reach the orange AQI category, a level that is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

12236: Condition details and past AQI data
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Condition details and past AQI data

The MPCA's Air Quality Index tool displays the reported AQI for fine particulates (PM2.5) and ozone at monitors located across Minnesota.

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12236: Annual AQI summary reports
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Annual AQI summary reports

Compare AQI counts and alert days by region and year for Minnesota.