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Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

A researcher bends down to collect samples in a lake
University of Minnesota PhD student Amanda Schuermann collects snail samples at a private beach on Pleasant Lake in North Oaks, Minn., on Sept. 15. Schuermann is studying whether there's a connection between aquatic invasive species and an increase in swimmer's itch cases.
Ben Hovland | MPR News