Episode

How to prepare for extreme heat in Minnesota

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MPR News with Angela Davis
Published
Jul 13, 2026
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2825
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Summary

Summer is heating up and temperatures over the next few days are expected to climb into the 90s in many parts of Minnesota. For many of us, that means finding ways to stay cool and maybe spending more time indoors. But public health experts say extreme heat is more than an inconvenience. It’s the deadliest weather hazard in the United States — and a growing concern in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what can we do to protect ourselves, our families and our communities during stretches of extreme heat. Guests: Ben Cathey is the chief meteorologist for MPR News. He leads MPR's weather coverage including Climate Cast and the Updraft weather blog and helps Minnesotans understand everything from daily forecasts to long-term climate trends and extreme weather. Kristin Raab is the director of the Climate & Health program at the Minnesota Department of Health. Here’s a link to the Minnesota Department of Health’s resources for extreme heat .