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Did you know the current air quality in your area can be right at your fingertips? Here are 5 free apps to check conditions and protect your health.

The smoke sitting over Duluth wasn't just bad — at one point, it was ranked the worst air quality on the planet. Let that sink in for a second.

The AQI only goes to 500, and Northern Minnesota blew past 1,100. Here's what exposure to hazardous air does to your lungs, heart, kids, and pets now, along with the potential long-term risks.

A new report finds a shocking number of Wisconsin's rural hospitals at risk of closing, and 3 have already been named. Federal Medicaid cuts are adding pressure. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities.

Last summer was a record year for West Nile in Minnesota, with more than 120 human cases. The virus is back for 2026, but things are looking different this year. Here's what the mosquito experts are watching, and how to protect yourself.

Most of us paid whatever we were asked for a COVID test during the pandemic and never thought twice. Turns out some Minnesotans were overcharged and are now owed a refund. Here's the quick way to find out if that's you.

A new report finds a startling number of Minnesota's rural hospitals at risk of closing, including 6 that could shut down within 2-3 years. Here's what the data shows and what it means for communities across the state.

550 Wisconsin kids are hospitalized for asthma each year. A free state program can help eligible families in 4 counties manage it at home. Here's how to apply.

Rare but dangerous Powassan virus cases are rising in Minnesota. Learn the symptoms, high-risk counties, and how to protect yourself from tick bites this summer.

Experts estimate that about 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the U.S. every day. Early detection is crucial, here's how to book your appointment.