The state of Minnesota is entering another in a long string of summer days marred by air quality alerts. Poor air quality will continue through Saturday with lingering wildfire smoke from Canada.

Smoky skies and mild temperatures linger Friday, but relief from the air quality is in sight this weekend. Friday’s forecast in Minnesota. What to expect.

Minnesota's current air quality alert has been extended through Monday. Wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality statewide, including in the Mankato region. The level of the extended alert is expected to be in the red air quality index category,