A severe swimmer’s itch outbreak at Big Pelican Lake is being linked to parasites from merganser ducks. Locals want the ducks ...

The Minnesota DNR denied a permit to remove ducks from Pelican Lake despite scientists linking them to a swimmer’s itch ...

Swimmer’s Itch is a common ailment for people in Lakes country this time of the year, but those near Pelican Lake say their ...

According to Marjorie Hance, co-chair of the Pelican Lake Swimmers Itch Task Force, the experts tested area snails for infestation. The measurements scientists found were five times higher than the ...

Bill Ness watched two weeks ago as his 5-year-old daughter walked into Pelican Lake in Otter Tail county wearing a full wet suit, with booties. In less than 10 minutes, the girl’s hands were covered ...

LAKES COUNTRY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Swimmer’s Itch is being labeled a health crisis in Minnesota Lakes Country. The Pelican Lake Swimmer’s Itch Task Force says the infestation is impacting ...

Anglers checked on Upper Red Lake enjoyed the nice weather, but angling activity has slowed significantly as the water has ...

You don't need a crystal ball to tell you where your next vacation will be when you have these clear water beaches waiting ...

It's an outdoor-lover's paradise, with lakes and bayous perfect for fishing, kayaking and hiking. There are also unique ...

Portage la Prairie’s Crescent Lake, a cherished water feature dating back over a century, is undergoing dramatic change. Once ...

Liskow attracted national media attention in December 2015 after he robbed a Sterling State Bank branch in northwest ...