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How to prepare for extreme heat in Minnesota

How to prepare for extreme heat in Minnesota

Minnesota's climate is warming and extreme heat is becoming a bigger health concern. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how dangerous heat affects our health, who's most at risk, and how to stay safe.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

Forest Service closing Boundary Waters amid extreme heat, wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as concerns grow over the multiple wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota and an extremely hot, dry weather forecast into the upcoming week.
by Andrew Krueger and Kirsti Marohn

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Excessive heat persists

Excessive heat persists

Extreme heat warnings and heat advisories Monday and Tuesday. There is little chance of rain ahead. Temperatures cool off by the weekend slightly.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Heat dome set to double the Twin Cities' 90-degree days this week

Heat dome set to double the Twin Cities' 90-degree days this week

This week's heat wave will quickly close the gap between this year's slow start and a more typical summer, adding several more 90-degree days in just one week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Tornado near Detroit Lakes leaves mess to clean up, as well as opportunities for scammers

Tornado near Detroit Lakes leaves mess to clean up, as well as opportunities for scammers

The EF-2 tornado that hit earlier this week near Detroit Lakes has left damage and debris in its wake. Minnesota state officials warn that extreme weather events can bring scam contractors looking to turn a profit, and residents should be cautious about signing contracts.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Heat advisory issued for the Twin Cities

Heat advisory issued for the Twin Cities

An extended stretch of heat is encompassing the Upper Midwest with extreme heat warnings and heat advisories in place. Several days of hot and humid weather ahead.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hot, dry weekend on the way across Minnesota

Hot, dry weekend on the way across Minnesota

Apart from a very few showers in the coming days, the weather story is all about a developing heat wave. While the air will be drier than during the hot spell a few weeks ago, there’s still an intense risk of heat exhaustion.
by Ben Cathey

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Final round of storms before a large stretch of summer heat arrives

Final round of storms before a large stretch of summer heat arrives

Parts of Minnesota are gearing up for one final round of scattered thunderstorms before a prolonged stretch of hot, dry summer weather settles across the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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