Aurora FC changes kickoff time to keep players and fans safe in extreme heat
Kick off for Sunday's Aurora FC game got pushed back to 7:30 p.m. because of the extreme heat warning in place. It's a step to keep players, staff and fans safe.
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Kick off for Sunday's Aurora FC game got pushed back to 7:30 p.m. because of the extreme heat warning in place. It's a step to keep players, staff and fans safe.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
The Salvation Army is offering up 10 cooling centers around the metro.
The heat canceled quite a few summer programs and events Tuesday in the Twin Cities.
The National Park Service said park rangers suspect heat may have been a factor in the 71-year-old's death.
Researchers estimate that 61,672 people died due to the heat between June and September, with 11,600 deaths in one particularly intense week alone.