An air quality alert covering the entire state of Minnesota continues on Thursday, marring otherwise fairly ideal weather conditions.

Minneapolis faced hazardous air quality, ranking second-worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Air quality alerts spanned across the Midwest, impacting states like Iowa and Michigan. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and use air purifiers.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air for at least the third day.