Years like this one might soon be seen as mild in comparison. On July 14, 2026, a construction worker in Minneapolis took a moment to rinse his hands amid an extreme heat warning. The heat has been relentless.
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Reported by Satish Desai from the Minnesota Reformer, this independent news organization informs Minnesotans about critical issues often overlooked by other outlets.
As a blazing heat wave ravaged the Eastern United States in early July, I contacted an old friend. He resides in Northern England, where a heat dome had already enveloped much of Europe. The heat there was historic; the country experienced its hottest day on record shortly before our interaction. This record was surpassed on the day we spoke and broke once more the next day. These patterns indicate a troubling trend.