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Waterpark in northeast Minneapolis closed due to glass in pool
By Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
The Jim Lupient Waterpark in northeast Minneapolis was closed down on Thursday evening after two people found broken glass in the pool.
Due to state protocols, the pool will be closed for an undetermined period while crews work to thoroughly clean it.
The pool needs to be drained, then full...
Key takeaway Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) says it will provide updates as it figures out when the pool can reopen.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Jim Lupient Waterpark in northeast Minneapolis was closed down on Thursday evening after two people found broken glass in the pool.
Due to state protocols, the pool will be closed for an undetermined period while crews work to thoroughly clean it.
The pool needs to be drained, then full...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 10, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC). To learn more about how The Minneapolis selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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