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What is heatstroke and how big of a concern is this on really hot days in Central Minnesota? Dr. David Perez-Lauterbach of CentraCare indicates heatstroke is the most dangerous of the heat related injuries.

The demand for air travel continues to rise and so are the prices. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says planes are full and the prices are high... people are determined to travel despite the price increase.

Foley is a town of 2,603 people located where Highways 23 and 25 intersect in Benton County. Mary Ostby is the Executive Director of the Benton County Historical Society. She and Mayor Elect Jack Brosh joined me on WJON to talk about Foley.

More than 80% of Minnesota is in a drought and Central Minnesota is in severe drought despite some rain this week. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON. He explains the city doesn't have any watering restrictions but does advise residents to conserve water at this time.

The city of Sartell has assumed ownership of the old paper mill site along the river in Sartell. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON. He indicates they are in the process of phase 2 testing which tests what is underneath the surface and what it will take from a soil correction to redevelop that site.

St. Cloud Police are reporting a theft of a mini bike 400 block of St. Germain Street East. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers describes the bike as Razor mini bike with green and yellow stickers on the back.

The rain in the city of St. Cloud over the past couple of days has helped but drought conditions continue to be a factor in the city. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel joined me on WJON. She indicates there are no current watering restrictions in the city but she encourages residents to conserve water where they can.

Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer along with the rest of the Minnesota Republican Delegation, Chairwoman Foxx, and Chairmen Thompson and Comer sent a letter regarding the Feeding Our Future scandal to United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

The city of Sartell has assumed ownership of the old paper mill site along the river in Sartell. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON. He indicates they are in the process of phase 2 testing which tests what is underneath the surface and what it will take from a soil correction to redevelop that site.

The rain in the city of St. Cloud over the past couple of days has helped but drought conditions continue to be a factor in the city. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel joined me on WJON. She indicates there are no current watering restrictions in the city but she encourages residents to conserve water where they can.