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Wildfire smoke is making it harder for Minnesota high school teams to practice

Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · As published by Star Tribune · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Wildfire smoke is affecting high school teams' ability to practice. The smoke is a result of worsening and lengthening wildfire seasons.

High school sports teams are finding ways to adapt to these conditions. Details on how teams are adjusting their practices are available.

Further information on the impact of wildfire smoke on high school sports teams can be found in the source publication, which explores the effects of the changing wildfire season.

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Category: safety · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: Star Tribune · Reading time: 1 min

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Wildfire smoke is making it harder for Minnesota high school teams to practice

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