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New life has been breathed into water recreation on parts of the St. Louis River.

Duluth and the North Shore are among the most heavily impacted places in the state.

The incident occurred last April.

A building company is facing a fine for violating stormwater regulations during the construction of an apartment complex in Cold Spring.

Two companies have been fined for violations at gas stations across Minnesota, including six in the St. Cloud area.

Thick smoke has returned to the region, prompting an air quality alert.

Wednesday's unhealthy air has wildfire smoke on the minds of Northlanders, with Grandma's Marathon only a couple days away.

A weather pattern more typical of late August will trigger smog pollution for much of the Northland today, but air quality improves by midweek.