EAGAN, Minn. — Schulze Lake Beach at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is temporarily closed because of a potential waterborne viral outbreak.
Dakota County Parks said the closure will affect Schulze Beach and other water activities like canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing.
The department also closed its equipment rental until at least June 8, according to a release.
The statement says the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) advised Dakota County to close the lake as a precaution to prevent any risk of ongoing exposure.
The remainder of Lebanon Hills is unaffected by the closure of Schulze Lake.
The MDH will conduct a series of tests on the lake, a city official confirmed to KARE 11.
To report a suspected waterborne illness, you can call the MDH at 651-201-5655 or email health.foodill@state.mn.us.
According to Dakota County, the lake's water is tested weekly for E. Coli from Memorial Day through Labor Day. However, the county has not confirmed if E. coli is connected to the current outbreak investigation.
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