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Photos: How to stay cool in a heat wave? With ice cream, lemonade and a dip in the water

Photos: How to stay cool in a heat wave? With ice cream, lemonade and a dip in the water

We're running out of ways to say it's still really, really hot across Minnesota. Wednesday will be no exception, with most of the state seeing 90s — temperatures could set record highs in some areas. Here’s how some people are trying to stay cool in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Air quality alert for Twin Cities and St. Cloud until 9 p.m.

Air quality alert for Twin Cities and St. Cloud until 9 p.m.

An Air quality alert is in effect until 9 p.m. for the Twin Cities and St. Cloud areas. Sunlight, heat, and light winds boosting ground-level ozone today.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota's hot weather moderates slightly by the weekend

Minnesota's hot weather moderates slightly by the weekend

Minnesota’s heat wave continues, and as the humidity nudges higher the weather turns stickier and occasional showers and storms become more likely.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Humidity nudges higher Tuesday

Minnesota is facing yet another hot day in our current heat wave, with higher humidity across most of the state and a few storms likely.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Storms likely across northern Minnesota overnight

Thunderstorms firing along a frontal zone across northern Minnesota could produce hail, high winds and downpours.
by Paul Huttner

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Record for longest early season heat wave likely set Tuesday

Record for longest early season heat wave likely set Tuesday

Monday is the fifth straight day of 90-degree heat in the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota. We could see nine straight days of 90s by Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota sees another week of heat-related problems

Minnesota sees another week of heat-related problems

The heat wave Minnesota has experienced since last week persists in the days ahead. This excessive heat is also continuing to contribute to everything from heat-related illnesses to a fire risk and potential severe weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Heat wave lingers; fire risk up across Minnesota

Heat wave lingers; fire risk up across Minnesota

The hot and predominantly dry weather continues most of the week. The Twin Cities is under a heat advisory through Thursday night.
by Nicole Mitchell

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