What is happening to high school teams?

They are having trouble practicing.

Why is the wildfire season getting worse?

The exact reason is not explained in the reports.

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Wildfire smoke is making it harder for Minnesota high school teams to practice

First publishedAug 18, 11:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 18, 14:37 UTC · 1m ago

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Answer

Wildfire smoke is making it hard for Minnesota high school teams to practice.

Reported by 1 outlet — Star Tribune. See all sources ↓

Wildfire smoke is a problem in Minnesota. It's making it hard for high school teams to practice. The smoke is from wildfires that are burning in the state. This is happening because the wildfire season in Minnesota is getting worse and longer.

Why it matters

This is important because high school sports are popular in Minnesota, and teams need to practice to be good.

In brief

What is causing the problem?: Wildfire smoke is the cause.
What is happening to high school teams?: They are having trouble practicing.
Why is the wildfire season getting worse?: The exact reason is not explained in the reports.

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The outlets report the same basic facts but focus on how high school teams are adapting to the situation.

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Minnesota's wildfire season is getting worse and longer.
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Star TribuneAug 18, 11:00Highlights the severity of the situation
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High school teams are adapting to the situation.
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Star TribuneAug 18, 11:00Explains how teams are adjusting their practices