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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency forecasts moderately active air quality this summer
Forecast models predict four to seven days where ozone levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups and between 12 and 16 days of wildfire smoke impacts in Minnesota this summer.
‘Burn ‘em!’: The deafening roar of drag racing returns to Minnesota’s oldest strip
The roar of souped-up engines filled the air in Glyndon last weekend, as Minnesota’s oldest drag racing strip reopened after a three year hiatus. Brothers Chuck and Kyle Rolie formed Rolie Racing to bring drag racing back to Interstate Raceway, where their grandfather once raced.
Minnesota Catholics react as Robert Prevost elected first pope from U.S. in history
Catholics across Minnesota reacted with surprise and excitement after Cardinal Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, was named the next pope on Thursday afternoon.