# Smoke Shatters Minnesota Air Quality Records | Minneapolis News

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-07-18T04:32:42+00:00
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Wildfire smoke has turned Minnesota’s skies into a hazardous haze, smashing air quality records with pollution levels soaring eighty-two times higher than previous highs. Cities from Duluth to St. Michael recorded readings over 500 micrograms per cubic meter, with Virginia hitting a staggering 1,100 — a grim reminder of how distant fires choke our air. Alerts remain in effect as flames, including those near the Boundary Waters, could burn until snowfall arrives later this year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c84aacab2900424d

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