E. coli closes East Medicine Lake beach
East Medicine Lake beach in Plymouth has been closed after tests detected high E. coli levels, officials said, and swimmers are being told to stay out of the water.[1]
Lake Nokomis Main Beach and 50th Street Beach in Minneapolis are under blue-green algae (microcystin) advisories.[1] Officials have not set reopening timelines for East Medicine Lake or for lifting the Nokomis advisories.[1]
Officials said storm runoff and warm water are common drivers of sudden E. coli spikes, and they urged people to avoid swimming for 48 hours after rain.[1]
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- East Medicine Lake beach in Plymouth is closed after tests detected high E. coli levels.
- Both Lake Nokomis Main Beach and 50th Street Beach in Minneapolis are under blue‑green algae (microcystin) advisories.
- Officials cite storm runoff and warm water as drivers of E. coli spikes and advise avoiding swimming for 48 hours after rain.
- No reopening timelines have been set for East Medicine Lake or for lifting the Nokomis algae advisories.
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