Metro Transit train near hazy Minneapolis skyline

Light rail train and hazy wildfire skies in Minneapolis
A Metro Transit Light Rail train bound for the Mall of America travels through Minneapolis under a sky choked with smoke from Canadian wildfires. The dense haze obscured the downtown Minneapolis skyline and a prominent water tower, illustrating the significant impact of environmental conditions on urban visibility and daily life. This event highlighted regional air quality concerns and the dependence of metropolitan areas on external environmental factors.
Photo taken in May 2023.
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