Beaches at Cedar Lake in Minneapolis closed due to blue-green algae
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has issued a hazardous algae warning for all three beaches at Cedar Lake.
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has issued a hazardous algae warning for all three beaches at Cedar Lake.
The Minneapolis Park Board says swimmers should say out of Cedar Lake right now amid a blue-green algae bloom that can be dangerous for people and pets.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae advisory for Lake Nokomis' main beach and 50th Street beach due to blue-green algae.
A number of Minnesota cities have reported blue-green algae blooms this summer, causing the temporary closing of some beaches. Blue-green algae is bacteria that can be toxic for both humans and pets.
Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but the state's health department has an important warning this fall.
Swimmers are being warned to stay away from a popular Twin Cities lake ahead of a hot and humid weekend.
