Mille Lacs Tribal Nation
Coverage of Mille Lacs Tribal Nation in the Nexus archive.
- Air quality alert expands, hazardous designation issued for Twin Cities metro
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expanded a hazardous air quality alert for wildfire smoke across multiple regions, including the Twin Cities metro area and several tribal nations, advising everyone to avoid outdoor activities until 11 a.m. on Friday. The alert, issued due to fine particle levels reaching the 'maroon' (hazardous) category, affects 13 regions in Minnesota.
- Air quality alert issued for parts of Minnesota as wildfires continue
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, due to wildfires in northern Minnesota and Canada. The alert warns of health risks for vulnerable groups, with hazardous smoke expected in areas like Two Harbors and Grant Portage. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was closed indefinitely as wildfires caused by lightning and dry air led to evacuations and 17 rescues.