Blue-green algae shuts Cedar Lake beaches in Minneapolis
Minneapolis officials issued a hazardous blue-green algae warning that immediately closed all three Cedar Lake beaches — East/Hidden, Point/West and South.[1]
The advisory follows water tests that showed microcystin toxin levels at Cedar Lake South Beach exceeded state closure standards, city officials said.[1] Officials warn people and pets to avoid all body contact with lake water and said the warning will remain in effect until further notice because blooms can shift quickly.[1]
Monday's water samples showed the high microcystin readings at South Beach that prompted the immediate advisory expanding the closure to all three beaches.[1]
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- All three Cedar Lake beaches (East/Hidden, Point/West and South) are under a hazardous blue-green algae warning effective immediately.
- Monday’s water samples showed microcystin toxin levels at Cedar Lake South Beach exceeded closure standards, triggering the advisory.
- Officials advise no body contact with lake water for people or pets and say the warning will remain until further notice due to shifting blooms.
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August 06, 2026