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Baby, it's hot outside

Trying to find ways to stay cool this summer? Want to know how hot it really is? Take a look at some of our hints and suggestions.

Weather | Heat Awareness | Summer Desserts | Water Recreation

How Hot Is It: Weather

See the Library's guide to News and Weather
NOAA/ National Weather Service: Weather for St. Paul, MN

Be Careful Out There: Heat Awareness

CDC: Extreme Heat
Information about heat related illnesses, how to stay cool, black out information, etc.
Heat Stroke from Mayo Clinic
Heat Emergencies

Keeping Cool with Sweet Treats: Summer Desserts

Best Ice Cream 2008 (City Pages): Cafe Crema
Ice Cream from Wikipedia
International Dairy Foods Association: July is Ice Cream Month!
Ice Cold Concoctions: Recipes from Food Network
Summer dessert recipes from Cooks.com
Summer Desserts from epicurious.com (photos and recipes)

Let's Go Swimming! Boating! Fishing!: Water Recreation

DNR Minnesota Water Recreation including fishing, boating, swimming, and more
Twin Cities Water Recreation (DNR)
DNR Minnesota Lake Finder: Find a lake near you!
Grand Rounds: Scenic byways in Minneapolis
Twin Cities Amusement Parks
Explore Minnesota: Experience Minnesota