Two Wright County beaches were closed due to concerns about swimmer's itch but expected to reopen the following day.

Try applying a waterproof barrier, like petroleum jelly, waterproof sunscreen, or other skin oil, to reduce the larvae’s ...

The D'Avola family's vacation took an unexpected turn when sisters developed itchy rashes from lake parasites. Learn how to ...

Elkhart Lake police are issuing a warning about swimming in the area. They say a parasite may be present in the lake which can cause swimmer's itch. It can cause an allergic ...

If you've lived in Minnesota during warm months, you've likely had the distinct pleasure of wanting to crawl out of your own skin after going for a swim in the lake.

Swimmers in Lake Delton report itching after a dip in the remade lake, and the Sauk County Health Department wants to post warnings.

Local News ‘Swimmer’s itch’ advisory issued for Thurston County lake The rash is caused by parasites, usually found in freshwater lakes.

If you're itching to get out on the water, a new tool from the University of Minnesota Duluth offers Minnesotans an estimate of when their favorite lakes will shed their winter layers.

Winnebago County health officials are urging swimmers in Lake Winnebago to pay close attention to the water. Some swimmers say they’re experiencing swimmer’s leg.

What can be mistaken for swimmer’s itch? When it comes to swimming in the ocean, seabather’s eruption is a rash that presents similar symptoms to swimmer’s itch.

On one of the more than 10,000 lakes in our great state, there is a new winter sport. Cars, snowmobiles and motorcycles have long slid across Minnesota’s icy lakes, but there is a new vehicle ...

This year, Minnesota Sea Grant has added a feature to its Minnesota Lakes Ice-Out Clock allowing users to look up a forecast for specific lakes.