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People throughout the Upper Midwest are bracing for a heat wave, with temperatures expected in the 90s for the next several days. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

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Summer heat, summer drought

A summer heat wave and a continuing lack of rain in the area are putting stress on residents of the Upper Midwest.

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Summer heat, summer drought

We're having a heat wave

Broadcast: Midday, 07/12/2006, 11:08 a.m.

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Minnesota is hot and getting hotter. Temperatures in the Twin Cities are expected to stay in the 90s for at least the next five days. The current dry spell is also predicted to continue through the weekend. What should Minnesotans do to weather the heat wave?

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  • Rich Naistat: Science and operations officer at the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service.
  • Tom Rothman: Farm director for the Minnesota Farm Network.
  • Nancy Rose: Horiticulture educator at the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
  • Mark Seeley: Meteorologist and climatologist at the University of Minnesota. Seeley is also Minnesota Public Radio's regular weather commentator.
  • Rob Johnson: Physician at the University of Minnesota. Johnson specializes in family medicine and sports medicine.

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