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North Dakota could be affected by smoke from Canadian wildfires in the coming days, the state Department of Environmental Quality said in a July 10 news release.
The department advised residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, to consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities when conditions are smoky in their location.
The air quality across much of central and eastern North Dakota ranged from moderate to unhealthy by the late morning of July 11, according to AirNow.gov.
With active wildfires and changing wind patterns, air quality can be unpredictable – it may improve at times or get worse quickly, the department said.
What to do when the air quality is unhealthy
If you can see or smell smoke in the air, here’s how to protect your health:
- Stay inside with the windows and doors closed.
- Limit or avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Set air conditioners or vehicle vents to recirculate indoor air.
What is the air quality index?
The air quality index is a color-coded tool that shows the level of air pollution and associated health effects. Here are the six different categories and what they mean:
- Green, 0 to 50: The air quality is good, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Yellow, 51 to 100: The air quality is moderate, and there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are sensitive to air pollution.
- Orange, 101 to 150: The air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. The general public is less likely to be affected.
- Red, 151 to 200: The air quality is unhealthy, and some members of the general public may experience health effects.
- Purple, 201 to 300: The air quality is very unhealthy. The risk of health effects is higher for everyone.
- Maroon, 301 or more: The air quality warrants a health warning for emergency conditions, and everyone is more likely to experience health effects.
North Dakota State Bison (8-2) at Pepperdine Waves (7-2)
Malibu, California; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: North Dakota State visits Pepperdine after Avery Koenen scored 22 points in North Dakota State’s 83-55 victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
The Waves are 4-0 on their home court. Pepperdine is 1-0 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 18.2 turnovers per game.
The Bison are 3-0 on the road. North Dakota State scores 77.4 points and has outscored opponents by 15.3 points per game.
Pepperdine averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game, 2.8 more made shots than the 5.3 per game North Dakota State gives up. North Dakota State averages 6.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Pepperdine allows.
TOP PERFORMERS: Seleh Harmon averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Waves, scoring 10.4 points while shooting 44.4% from beyond the arc. Elli Guiney is shooting 47.3% and averaging 14.4 points.
Molly Lenz averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Bison, scoring 7.8 points while shooting 39.5% from beyond the arc. Koenen is averaging 18.2 points, 10 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
WEST FARGO — Three incumbents from West Fargo will run for reelection to their state legislative seats.
North Dakota Sen. Judy Lee and Reps. Jim Jonas and Austen Schauer, all Republicans, announced Sunday, Dec. 14, that they would campaign to represent District 13 in the state Legislature. The district covers much of north West Fargo.
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Lee was first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 1994. Jonas and Schauer have served in the state House since 2023 and 2019, respectively.
The three ran unopposed in the 2022 election. The next election for their seats is in 2026.
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WATFORD CITY, N.D. (KUMV) – The North Dakota Department of Transportation awarded more than 150 million dollars in bids to continue expanding highway 85 south of Watford City.
More than $83.8 million will go to Park Construction out of Minneapolis for one segment. It covers about five and a half miles south of the Long X Bridge, going through another section of the badlands. It’s expected to be a three-year project due to the rough terrain.
The next segment covers 12 and a half miles south from the badlands to the highway 200 intersection. The winning bid went to Strata out of Grand Forks for $61.7 million. It will be a two-year project.
Funding for these projects were provided by both the state and federal government.
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