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  • Snake River Fur Post historic site lays off staff, reduces operations

    Snake River Fur Post historic site lays off staff, reduces operations

    Changes due to to lower visitation, less revenue hit site near Pine City and others around Minnesota.

  • Historic trail shelter at Wisconsin Interstate State Park restored after fire

    Historic trail shelter at Wisconsin Interstate State Park restored after fire

    Structure built by Great Depression workers was carefully repaired by local builders using traditional techniques.

  • Missing Miskobineshii: The legacy of a St. Croix tribal elder

    Missing Miskobineshii: The legacy of a St. Croix tribal elder

    A year after her passing, more words and wisdom.

  • St. Croix Riverway visitors spent nearly $50 million in neighboring communities last year

    St. Croix Riverway visitors spent nearly $50 million in neighboring communities last year

    October 3, 2025

    Annual report finds National Park visitors across the country contributed $56 billion to local economies.

  • Afton State Park phenology, October 3 to 9

    Afton State Park phenology, October 3 to 9

    October 3, 2025

    Colors peak as more birds leave and other wildlife finds food and shelter for winter.

  • Reporting in from the river

    Reporting in from the river

    October 1, 2025

    Greg has returned to the Pine Needles cabin to work on the book with a view of the St. Croix.

  • Afton State Park phenology, September 26 to October 2

    Afton State Park phenology, September 26 to October 2

    September 26, 2025

    Fascinating fungi and the ways insects survive winter.

  • Preliminary construction begins Sept. 29 on I-94 bridge over St. Croix River

    Preliminary construction begins Sept. 29 on I-94 bridge over St. Croix River

    September 26, 2025

    Project will result in some lane closures and shifts this year and next while workers repair and replace key parts of the twin spans.

  • Newspaper goes deep on St. Croix 360 founder’s book project

    Newspaper goes deep on St. Croix 360 founder’s book project

    September 26, 2025

    Pioneer Press reports on Greg Seitz’s lifelong connection to the St. Croix River and his goals for ‘deep map’ book.

  • Afton State Park phenology, September 19 to 25

    Afton State Park phenology, September 19 to 25

    September 19, 2025

    Equinox marks the transition to season of nights longer than days.

  • Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous now open for registration

    Annual St. Croix River Research Rendezvous now open for registration

    September 19, 2025

    Conference features presentations about many aspects of science in the St. Croix River region.

  • St. Croix Valley Foundation awards $225,000 in environmental grants to 19 nonprofits

    St. Croix Valley Foundation awards $225,000 in environmental grants to 19 nonprofits

    September 17, 2025

    In just two years, the Environmental Grant Program tops $266,000 in awards thanks to donor collaboration.

  • Interstate Park commemorates 125 years with anniversary celebration

    Interstate Park commemorates 125 years with anniversary celebration

    September 17, 2025

    Events and activities scheduled throughout park for Saturday, Sept. 20, with a shuttle bus available.

  • Afton State Park phenology September 12 to 18

    Afton State Park phenology September 12 to 18

    September 10, 2025

    Birds on the move, deer readying antlers, salamanders seek refuge, and the last monarchs make their way toward Mexico.

  • River landing at William O’Brien State Park temporarily closed

    River landing at William O’Brien State Park temporarily closed

    September 8, 2025

    Low water and sediment from Lake Alice drawdown have clogged channel.

  • Afton State Park phenology September 5 to 11

    Afton State Park phenology September 5 to 11

    September 5, 2025

    Waterfowl form flocks for migration while year-round residents get ready for winter.

  • Annual folk school festival set for September 20

    Annual folk school festival set for September 20

    September 5, 2025

    Marine Mills Folk School announces plans for free outside community festival focused on craft and traditional skills.

  • Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Big Marine Lake

    Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Big Marine Lake

    September 5, 2025

    Invasive clams detected for first time in the lake in lower St. Croix watershed.

  • Clean Food and Water Forum will connect citizens and local resources

    Clean Food and Water Forum will connect citizens and local resources

    September 5, 2025

    Event will bring together local voices, national experts, and grassroots changemakers.

  • St. Croix Tribe receives land donation to expand Clam Lake community

    St. Croix Tribe receives land donation to expand Clam Lake community

    August 28, 2025

    Siren couple gives 30 acres adjacent to existing tribal lands.

  • Wisconsin appeals court affirms DNR authority to regulate large-scale livestock facilities

    Wisconsin appeals court affirms DNR authority to regulate large-scale livestock facilities

    August 27, 2025

    Industry lawsuit challenged state’s power but lower court rejection has been upheld.

  • Walz announces 2026 Governor’s Fishing Opener to be held in Stillwater

    Walz announces 2026 Governor’s Fishing Opener to be held in Stillwater

    August 27, 2025

    Events the weekend of next May 8-9 will be the first time the annual tradition has been hosted on the St. Croix.

  • Frank “Anakwad” Montano will headline ‘Go With The Flow’ fundraiser on September 7

    Frank “Anakwad” Montano will headline ‘Go With The Flow’ fundraiser on September 7

    August 23, 2025

    First-ever fundraiser for North Woods & Waters will take place on historic paddle wheeler.

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  • Snake River Fur Post historic site lays off staff, reduces operations
  • River landing at William O’Brien State Park temporarily closed

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St. Croix Falls

  • Temperature: 61.52 ° F
  • Streamflow: 1790 ft³/s
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