...AIR QUALITY ALERT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air
Quality Alert for fine particle pollution. The Air Quality Index
(AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category.
WHERE...Central Minnesota.
WHEN...Through midnight tonight.
IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease
(including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults,
may experience health effects.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of smoke from wildfires in Quebec is
currently over eastern Minnesota. Smoke will linger through the
day Monday before gradually dissipating Tuesday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including
asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should
limit prolonged or heavy exertion.
Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution,
such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning
devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as
possible.
Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting
indoors.
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For information on current air quality conditions in your area;
and to sign up for daily air quality forecasts and alert;
notifications by email, text message, phone, or the EPA AirNow;
mobile app, visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/current-air-;
quality. You can find additional information about health and air;
quality at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/why-you-should-care-;
air-quality-and-health.
The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and the Waseca Junior/Senior High School combined to bring an Immersive Career Education Day to students on Monday, May 22. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Students from Waseca High School were able to experience what it’s like to interact with the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office from all perspectives, from arresting to being arrested. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Students from Waseca High School were able to experience what it’s like to work in different fields, including driving a combine tractor. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Local businesses, such as Spire Credit Union, were set up both inside and outside the Waseca Community Arena to give students a taste of different career opportunities. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Along with different private businesses, departments under the Waseca County umbrella, such as Waseca County Public Health, set up interactive exhibits for the students. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
The U.S. Marines had a booth at the Immersive Career Education Day where students were put through a test of physical exercises, including a weighted run. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Following on the heels of a successful career expo in the fall, the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waseca Junior/Senior High School brought an immersive experience to students who are starting to consider their next step after graduation.
The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and the Waseca Junior/Senior High School combined to bring an Immersive Career Education Day to students on Monday, May 22. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Students from Waseca High School were able to experience what it’s like to work in different fields, including driving a combine tractor. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Along with different private businesses, departments under the Waseca County umbrella, such as Waseca County Public Health, set up interactive exhibits for the students. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
The U.S. Marines had a booth at the Immersive Career Education Day where students were put through a test of physical exercises, including a weighted run. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Local businesses, such as Spire Credit Union, were set up both inside and outside the Waseca Community Arena to give students a taste of different career opportunities. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Students from Waseca High School were able to experience what it’s like to interact with the Waseca County Sheriff’s Office from all perspectives, from arresting to being arrested. (Ethan Becker/southernminn.com)
Ethan Becker is a reporter for the Waseca County News. Reach him at (507) 333-3133. Find him on Twitter @Ethan_BeckerWCN or @WasecaNews.
