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Air quality alert includes Ramsey County

An air quality alert is in effect noon - 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, for west central, east central, central, south central, southwest, north central, and northwest Minnesota, including Ramsey County. Ground-level ozone will affect air quality in Ramsey County Monday afternoon. Unhealthy air quality will most directly affect people in the following situations:

• People who have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other breathing conditions.
• People who have heart disease, high blood pressure or other heart conditions.
• Children and older adults.
• People of all ages who are doing extended or heavy, physical activity like playing sports or working outdoors.

Tips for staying safe during periods of poor air quality and what you can do to help reduce air pollution.

See current air quality conditions