You’re not imagining that campfire smell — thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has settled over Minnesota again, with air quality now unhealthy for everyone.

MINNEAPOLIS — Poor air quality in the Twin Cities due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused the KARE 11 Weather team to issue a Weather Impact Alert. The alert is in effect now and will continue until 7 a.m. on Sunday.

Canadian wildfires are impacting the air quality in Lincoln. On Sunday, Airnow.gov rated Lincoln’s air quality at moderate (66) as of 1 p.m. According to Airnow.gov, individuals who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution should consider reducing their activity level or shorten the amount of time they are active outdoors.

Saturday's smoky sunshine will stick around all day as the statewide air quality alert continues through the weekend.

An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota from Saturday through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke.

Minnesota faces a severe air quality warning until Monday morning. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is urging people to avoid or limit outdoor activities.

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. on Monday, July 14.

Here’s your Saturday evening forecast for July 12, 2025 from Meteorologist Matt Serwe.A Forecast First Alert continues through Sunday afternoon for poor air quality across most of Minnesota and Wisconsin.