‘Cooler by the Lake’ has its advantagesIf you’ve been thinking
this summer seems awfully warm for northern Minnesota, you’re
right! I heard we are experiencing the warmest summer in the 142
years that data has been collected. By: Ann Busche, Duluth
Budgeteer News If you’ve been thinking this summer seems awfully
warm for northern Minnesota, you’re right! I heard we are
experiencing the warmest summer in the 142 years that data has
been collected. Our beautiful Lake Superior can offer natural
air conditioning depending on which way the wind is blowing;
however, on those hot and humid days, and particularly when they
last for several days in a row, we must take care to stay
healthy. When your body gets hot, it tries to cool itself
through sweating, which causes you to lose water and salts. If
you don’t put enough fluids back into your body, you get
dehydrated. Certain medications that cause your body to lose
water can accelerate dehydration on hot days. Symptoms of
dehydration include thirst, dry skin, fatigue,