MPR News Update

MPR News Update, AM Edition for July 17, 2017

Good morning! The dog days of summer are here! It'll be hot and humid today with highs near 90 and possible thunderstorms north of the Twin Cities metro this evening. If you can stand the heat, get out with the kids and play in the dirt. According to a new book by scientist Jack Gilbert, getting a little dirty can be good for a developing immune system. | Forecast

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