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. ...

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a health alert for the presence of blue green algae toxins ...

VILAS COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) - The Vilas County Health Department has issued a health advisory for Big Arbor Vitae Lake Beach due to the presence of blue-green algae blooms. Big Arbor Vitae Lake Beach is ...

GREEN LAKE (WLUK) -- A beach in Green Lake has been shut down until further notice. On Friday, the Green Lake County Public Health Department issued a beach closure for Hattie Sherwood Beach after ...

This roadside rest stop has a special pool of clear water that looks transported from a tropical island, complete with rope swing and picturesque scenery.

High levels of the algae is recorded at Benone Strand, with a bathing ban in place over the bank holiday weekend.

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Another popular beach in the Twin Cities metro area is closed due to unhealthy water for both people and pets. Eden Prairie city officials announced Wednesday that blue-green ...

Eden Prairie officials have temporarily closed a beach due to the presence of blue-green algae, the city said in a news release Tuesday. A bloom of the harmful bacteria was found near the beach and ...

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WINAMAC, Ind. (WSBT) — A popular river spot in Winamac closed for several days after an unexpected problem plagued the Tippecanoe River. IDEM identified a blue-green algae bloom. The bloom wasn’t only ...