Air-pollution alert issued for much of Minnesota

Published 5:01pm Saturday, December 1, 2012
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MINNEAPOLIS  — Minnesota officials have issued an air-pollution health alert for the southern two-thirds of the state. They urge people who are sensitive to air pollution to take proper precautions.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the alert runs from Saturday afternoon through Sunday at noon.

The agency says monitoring stations in St. Cloud, Rochester, the Twin Cities and elsewhere recorded elevated levels of fine-particle pollution.

Fine particles are produced from combustion sources such as car exhaust, burning wood and gas-powered lawn equipment.

When levels get too high, people with respiratory and heart issues can experience chest pain and difficulty breathing. The agency urges those people to avoid strenuous activities outside.

Air quality should improve by Monday, when a cold front is expected to sweep into the state.

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  • The Truth

    And our county is going to burn a 200×66 foot structure just because they can. Real smart commissioners. I hope someone has an asthma attack and sues the county!

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  • WA expat

    Calls for burn ban for wood stoves, and fireplaces as well as outdoor burning of anything…except as only source of heat in home. Hate to say it puts a damper on holiday celebrations around the roaring fire.

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