Canada

Canadian wildfires are having a big impact on the air quality in northern Minnesota + Wisconsin.

Wildfire season is just starting, and conditions don't look to improve anytime soon.

Canada is grappling with a new breed of wild pig, a cross between feral hogs and domestic pigs that can run over 600 pounds. There are predictions these super-pigs will migrate into the northern tier of the U.S. soon, with a long list of implications for crops, health and safety.

Because of an error, one small Minnesota town is left stranded in Canada, and that really became a problem during the pandemic.

The last time the U.S. Government stopped travel over the border it meant many hunters, cabin owners, and Minnesota tourists had to stay home.

This has been a long time coming, since March of 2020, but it will be open for non-essential travelers.

If you are planning to head into Canada when the border opens in August make sure you pay close attention to this checklist as some things have changed.

Here are some tips on how to deal with poor air quality.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the other day that he would not open borders until he could see some kind of positive trend with vaccinations and infected numbers.

It's called "Jalapeno Noir" - and it's joining an earlier branded beer from Taco Bell. That's right - the American-style Mexican fast food chain now has its own in-brand wine - specifically designed to pair with the chalupas on their menu in their Canadian locations.

The border between our closest neighboring country will remain closed.

This morning it appears to be an overcast, gray day. But in reality there are no clouds at all, just a bunch of smoke from those Canadian wildfires.