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Air Quality Alert issued May 13 at 11:05AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD * WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Southwestern Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy smoke will linger across southern Minnesota throughout the day on Monday. This band of smoke will slowly drift to the south and air quality will begin improving from north to south within the alert area. Air quality should improve across southern Minnesota by the end of the day. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public 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.