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Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

UPPER MIDWEST, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Upper Midwest lawmakers demand stronger Canadian wildfire prevention after 2023 saw over 3.7 million hectares burned and 49 poor air quality days in Minnesota, officials said.

  • U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad co-led a letter asking Canada's ambassador for plans to reduce wildfire smoke impacting Minnesota.
  • The letter expresses concerns about the increasing wildfire risks in Canada, as reported by Public Safety Canada.
  • Minnesota faced 49 poor air quality index days in 2023 due to Canadian wildfire smoke, affecting residents' outdoor activities.
  • Dangerous air quality limits the ability of constituents to enjoy outdoor activities, as noted in the representatives' letter.
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They asked what Canada was doing to reduce the smoke drifting southward.

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Six Republican elected officials sent a letter to Canada's Ambassador to complain about the impacts of forest fires.

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OnFocus broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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