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High heat could be dangerous for fairgoers — and animals


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The Twin Cities, Mankato, Rochester and a part of western Wisconsin were under an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Monday.


Folks going to the state fair were warned to stay hydrated and take it easy. But what about the thousands of animals at the fair?


MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard about the heat. And she checked in with State Fair veterinarian Scott Lang from Waseca Veterinary Clinic.

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