Heavy snow and difficult travel expected again, heaviest snow in southern Minnesota

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Dangerous heat and potentially severe storms are in the forecast for southern Minnesota on Monday, including the Minnesota State Fair.

Fair officials have plans in place for both, to keep fairgoers safe.

Fair officials recommend bringing a reusable water bottle, and refilling it at stations located across the fairgrounds. Those water refill stations are 

There also are water misting stations on the grounds, for a quick cooldown. 

Officials also urge people to remember to take breaks from walking, whether on a bench or in the shade of one of the fair’s buildings. While most fair buildings are not air-conditioned, two do offer AC: the 

There are two first-aid stations on the grounds — one on the 

 near the West End Market, and the other 

If severe thunderstorms threaten the State Fair, officials may use wireless emergency alerts — similar to an Amber Alert — to notify people on the fairgrounds. Announcements may also be broadcast on the grounds, in addition to law enforcement officers notifying people that they need to seek shelter.

There are six designated severe weather shelters on the fairgrounds:

If severe storms approach while a grandstand show is underway, there are specific plans in place for clearing the venue. Read more about those 

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Dangerous heat and potentially severe storms are in the forecast for Minnesota on Monday. Officials at the Minnesota State Fair have plans in place for both, to keep fairgoers safe.

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