Twin Cities metro area
Coverage of Twin Cities metro area in the Nexus archive.
- Air quality alert expands, hazardous designation issued for Twin Cities metro
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency expanded a hazardous air quality alert for wildfire smoke across multiple regions, including the Twin Cities metro area and several tribal nations, advising everyone to avoid outdoor activities until 11 a.m. on Friday. The alert, issued due to fine particle levels reaching the 'maroon' (hazardous) category, affects 13 regions in Minnesota.
- Evacuations continue as wildfires burn in northern Minnesota; over 33,000 acres burned
Evacuations continue in northern Minnesota as over 33,000 acres burn in more than a dozen wildfires. Air quality alerts affect half the state, including the Twin Cities metro area, and Gov. Tim Walz is set to address an emergency meeting to extend National Guard deployment.
- Minnesota gas prices up 13 cents from last week amid US-Iran concerns
Minnesota gas prices increased by 13.5 cents from last week, reaching an average of $3.77 per gallon, driven by uncertainty around the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The national average rose to $3.88 per gallon, with Twin Cities metro area prices at $3.83 for regular fuel.