pollution control-agency

Minnesota at the beginning stages of studying microplastics in water as concern grows over this "emerging issue" "We've been asked to give them a snapshot and we're on our way to having that ready for them," says the MPCA

Smoke-filled skies are cause for worry in northern Minnesota vacation spots like Grand Marais "Most of our draw is for outdoor activity. Anytime the weather is not right on track it certainly has a lot of impact"

Minnesota under another Air Quality Alert until Saturday and it ties the longest one in the state's history "The reason it's so long is because high pressure is moving into the area, air will be stagnant" says Chris Shaffer

Air Quality Alert extended through Wednesday in Minnesota with "Hazardous" conditions in northwest part of the state People should avoid outdoor activity and stay indoors in NW Minnesota which currently has the worst air on Earth