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Albert Lea
Coverage of Albert Lea in the Nexus archive.
- Air quality alert issued in parts of Minnesota due to continued wildfire smoke
An air quality alert due to wildfire smoke is in effect for parts of Minnesota, including east central, southeast, south central, and northeast regions. The alert, issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, warns of unhealthy air conditions causing symptoms like irritated eyes, coughing, and shortness of breath. Affected areas include cities like Rochester, Duluth, and Tribal Nations such as Prairie Island and Fond du Lac.