Southern Minnesota is under an excessive heat warning until this evening when the hot and humid air could spark severe storms. We have the details on the forecast and find out what the Minnesota State Fair is doing to keep animals safe from this heat and humidity.

On top of the heat wave, we’re seeing a summer wave in COVID cases, and the latest round of updated vaccines are on their way.

And if it seems like the northern lights been dancing across Minnesota skies more frequently than usual — well, they have, and we find out why.

Plus, we meet a Minnesota baker competing for a blue ribbon — not at the State Fair — on Netflix.

The Minnesota Music Minute was “Summer” by Stolyette.

The Song of the Day was “Two Wheeler, Four Wheeler” by Trip Shakespeare.