Blue-Green Algae. It's this floating material that is toxic to dogs, and if they ingest any it could mean the worst-case scenario for your four-legged friend.
Olmsted County sure has a lot going for it, but it's missing this classic part of Minnesota-- which is especially noticeable during this heatwave we're experiencing right now.
Minnesota residents and visitors are being urged to use extreme caution when swimming in area lakes this summer season due to the existence of a deadly brain-eating parasite, the Naegleria fowleri amoeba
Unfortunately, according to the gang at homesnacks, Albert Lea has joined the ranks with the likes of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as one of the top 10 worst places to live in Minnesota.