From the Minnesota Department of Health - September 1, 2020

Advisory Added - Agate Bay Beach
A -Water Contact Not Recommended- advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 9/1/2020 for Agate Bay Beach.  Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected 8/31/2020 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination.  The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled 9/1/2020.

Agate Bay Beach is located in Two Harbors.

Advisory Added - Grand Marais Downtown Beach
A -Water Contact Not Recommended- advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 9/1/2020 for Grand Marais Downtown Beach.  Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected 8/31/2020 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination.  The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled 9/2/2020.

Grand Marais Downtown Beach is located in Grand Marais.

Illness After Water Contact
If anyone becomes ill after contact with beach water, contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 1-877-366-3455.

For More Information
Refer to the Minnesota Lake Superior Beach Monitoring web site at http://www.MNBeaches.org.