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We're in the middle of a hot-streak of weather, which has health officials concerned about heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  


MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Katie Muehe of the Minnesota Department of Health about how to recognize both and when to seek medical attention.

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We're in the middle of a hot-streak of weather, which has health officials concerned about heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  


MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Katie Muehe of the Minnesota Department of Health about how to recognize both and when to seek medical attention.

We're in the middle of a hot-streak of weather.  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that lasts until nine tonight.  Highs are expected to reach the low 90s for the Twin Cities today, with the heat index at about 100.  That follows a hot day yesterday, with another steamer expected tomorrow.  This all has health officials concerned about heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Katie Muehe of the Minnesota Department of Health about how to recognize both and when to seek medical attention.

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