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Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 16, for northeast Minnesota

Air quality is expected to reach the purple AQI category in northeast Minnesota, which is very unhealthy for everyone. - MPCA - July 13, 2026

Superior National Forest Issues Emergency Closure for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

The Boundary Waters is temporarily closing to protect public health and safety - US Forest Service - July 13, 2026

Northland forecast: Smoke timing Wednesday

Air Quality Alerts are in effect today and Thursday • National Weather Service in Duluth • July 15, 2026

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Cook County Sheriff's Update - Updated July 15th at 12:25 p.m.

The Canadian fire on our border has crossed into the U.S. in Lake County. - Cook County Sheriff's Office - Updated July 15, 2026 Read More »

July 2026 Superior NF Wildfires Facts Sheet–July 15, 2026

Currently, the forest has 15 active wildfires, with 4 active fires inside the BWCAW—please note, some fires have merged - US Forest Service - July 15, 2026 Read More »

Hazardous Wildfire Smoke Impacts Cook County: Public Health Opens Clean Air Shelter at YMCA

Community members who need relief from poor air quality or a cooler indoor space are welcome to use the shelter - Cook County Public Health - July 15, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Recycle Center and Budget Shop Closed Today Due to Wildfire Smoke

Due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke, the Cook County Recycle Center and Budget Shop will be closed today - Cook County - July 16, 2026 Read More »

Superior National Forest Wildfires Facts Sheet, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:30 pm

Currently, the forest has 17 active wildfires, with 3 active fires inside the BWCAW and one new fire yesterday outside the BWCAW - US Forest Service - July 14, 2026 Read More »

Cook County Public Health Encourages Residents to Monitor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke

Even when fires are not burning directly within Cook County, wildfire smoke can travel long distances and lead to poor air quality locally - Cook County Public Health - July 14, 2026 Read More »

Red Flag Warning continues in parts of northern Minnesota

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for four counties in northern Minnesota effective Tuesday, July 14, from noon. until 9 p.m. due to extreme fire danger - MN DNR - July 14, 2026 Read More »

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