Cartoon of the Day: Smoke Out

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Canadian wildfires, due to poor forest management, are wreaking havoc on Minnesota’s citizens’ air quality.

Frustration mounts as seemingly constant Canadian wildfire smoke plagues Minnesota

By Luke Sprinkel – AlphaNews.org – August 1, 2025

Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier summed up the situation, saying, “The Canadians have completely ruined the Minnesota summer.”

Minnesota is once again under an air quality alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke traveling east over the northern United States.

The current air quality alert was issued Tuesday and will be in place until Saturday evening. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the entire state’s air quality is considered unhealthy for everyone. The MPCA recommends reducing outdoor activities.
In recent years, hazy skies and bad air have plagued Minnesota throughout summertime. The seemingly constant smokiness has become a major frustration for Minnesotans who would like to enjoy the state’s beautiful outdoors but are faced with awful conditions.
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