How to prepare for extreme heat in Minnesota

MPR News with Angela Davis · Jul 13, 2026 · 47m

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…