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Taylors Falls paddleboat stranded for winter far from her usual dock
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
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Subscribe to a new St. Croix Valley events email newsletter
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
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Four options to explore St. Croix parks and trails by candlelight this winter
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards first round capacity building grants to 22 area nonprofits
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
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National Park Service plans to burn numerous brush piles on federal land this winter
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
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Video: Ice fishing for sturgeon, 2026 edition
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
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Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured at Jan. 24 event.
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Emerging artists invited to apply for Pine Needles artist residency
This year’s opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
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HAM radio operators to honor noted WWII chaplain Fr. Metcalf at Belwin events
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
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Wisconsin DNR seeking public input on beaver management
Comments sought and informational meetings scheduled in advance of Jan. 31 deadline.
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St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year’s photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
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Afton State Park phenology December 19, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Current events make great topics for holiday conversations.
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PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
New research finds “forever chemicals” connected to significant health problems for infants.
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Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 5 to 18
Ducks and geese linger at open water, coyotes and foxes compete and coexist.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation opens two regional grant programs supporting early childhood and the arts
Grants invest in bold ideas and trusted nonprofits to build a stronger, more vibrant St. Croix Valley.
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St. Croix Seasons: Winter
The year began with the subtle beauty of ice and snow and the solitude of cold weather.
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Watch: ‘Capturing A Sense of Place’ with Greg Seitz and Victoria Bradford Styrbicki
Discussion of the unique ways two local artists use their work to connect with audiences, communicate complex issues, and inspire people to act.
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St. Croix Valley poetry series culminates first year with three renowned writers
Arrow Broken Poetry Collective closes out first year with a dynamic lineup of regional authors
