🌬️ Breathe in, Twin Cities. The air quality alert has been canceled in the metro area, however, it remains through early Friday for portions of southern Minnesota as smoke and ozone linger. Get the latest on Updraft.
The investigation into whether Minneapolis police routinely used excessive force and violated people’s constitutional rights began in 2021 after the conviction of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to speak in Minneapolis Friday.
After Wednesday’s thick, choking smoke, air conditions improved significantly on Thursday across Minnesota. But forecasters say we should expect more air quality issues through the summer, and experts say there are things you can do to reduce the risk to your health.
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