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Woodbury's Carver Lake closed due to toxic blue-green algae

Toxic algae bloom closes Carver Lake to public
Toxic algae bloom closes Carver Lake to public 00:14

WOODBURY, Minn. – Local leaders are warning swimmers to steer clear of a Twin Cities lake. 

The city of Woodbury says a blue-green algae bloom showed up in Carver Lake Monday.  

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The algae can be toxic for people and pets, so the city says everyone should stay out of the water until further notice.

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