Worrisome air quality affects events for Canterbury Park, Minnesota Aurora soccer

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting over the state prompted Canterbury Park officials to call off live racing Wednesday night in Shakopee following the third race while, in Eagan, the Aurora moved its match indoors.

June 15, 2023 at 3:44AM
A smoky haze enveloped Minneapolis as seen from the south across I-35W on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Glen Stubbe/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 82101099W
A smoky haze enveloped Minneapolis as seen from the south across I-35W on Wednesday. (Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Diminished air quality in the Twin Cities, caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting over Minnesota, affected two events Wednesday.

The Minnesota Aurora soccer team moved its game vs. Green Bay indoors to St. Croix Valley Recreation Center and played without fans in attendance. The Aurora won 5-0, with Cat Rapp scoring two goals.

Fans holding tickets for Wednesday's match at TCO Stadium will receive a full refund.

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