Wildfire Smoke Creates Hazardous Air Across Much of Minnesota Jul 16, 2026 The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has expanded its air quality alert as heavy wildfire smoke blankets much of the state. MNN’s Tasha Redel has more: https://cdn.minnesotanewsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/mnminute7-16-26.mp3 Share this: