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

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 ...

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

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.

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.In terms of identifying ...

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.

‘Swimmer’s itch’ advisory issued for Thurston County lake The rash is caused by parasites, usually found in freshwater lakes. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app.

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.