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Lake Hiawatha Beach
Coverage of Lake Hiawatha Beach in the Nexus archive.
- Elevated E. coli levels have triggered the closure of some beaches in the metro
Elevated E. coli levels have closed four metro beaches, including Lake Hiawatha and Lake McCarrons County Park, prompting warnings about fecal contamination risks. Authorities report no illnesses but advise avoiding water ingestion. Some lakes, like Bde Maka Ska, are now open after previous closures.