Wildfire smoke and storms are the theme for Minnesota's weather on Sunday.

An air quality alert is still in effect until 9 am Monday for the state of Minnesota. Air quality for Monday is looking to be better, but again, some smoke will still be around, so air quality is forecasted to be at a moderate level.

While the weather has remained quiet this weekend, Canadian wildfire smoke has made for a couple of hazy days. Air quality will improve from Sunday evening into Monday morning, and the Air Quality Alert expires at 9 AM Monday morning.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is creating overcast skies and unhealthy air quality in parts of Minnesota, raising health concerns.

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

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

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

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. on Monday. Heavy ground-level smoke from wildfires in central Canada moved into northwest Minnesota early Friday morning behind a cold front.

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.