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Mining company announces new drilling in upper St. Croix watershed
Talon Metals Corp. plans to search for nickel near the West Branch of the Kettle River.
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Newly protected lands along the St. Croix help water and wildlife
Two sites near upper river use different strategies to achieve conservation goals.
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Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals
Legal filings claim Osceola and Hudson violated state laws in approving buildings taller than allowed.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 15 to 21
Birds starting south, whitetail bucks have antlers, and the last dragonflies are on the wing.
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River Road Ramble encourages exploration of historic region
Annual event in northwest Wisconsin offers self-guided driving tour and more than 40 stops.
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Environmental groups sue EPA over factory farm water pollution
Lawsuit seeks to expand and strengthen industry regulation under the Clean Water Act.
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See St. Croix 360 at the Marine Fall Festival
Buy maps and more at the annual event Sept. 16 in Marine on St. Croix.
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Afton State Park phenology September 8 to 14
Birds are beginning to move south, as summer’s last wildflowers bloom.
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River Goods: The beauty of hydrology and topography
Two new maps available for purchase provide a detailed view of the St. Croix River’s fascinating landscape.
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Watershed district selects local photographer as artist-in-residence
Sarah Lilja chosen for year-long partnership with lower St. Croix organization.
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Paternal paddling
A fatherly float.
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County reports high levels of PFAS at Point Douglas
Harmful chemicals detected at popular park across the St. Croix from Prescott.
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St. Croix River to have weekend of extra protection against invasive species
Boat decontamination stations and inspections will be at landings from St. Croix Falls to Afton this weekend.
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Osceola board approves bluff development plan
Apartment building clears more hurdles but legal questions continue.
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Afton State Park Phenology August 11 to August 17
The first migrants are beginning to gather for their journeys south.
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North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area hires first executive director
New leader of organization seeking national heritage designation brings years of experience in the region.
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Snake River Fur Post was site of significant trading center
For a single winter between 1804 and 1805, it was an epicenter of the Upper Mississippi fur trade.
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Afton State Park Phenology, August 4 to August 10
Blue birds, bull snakes, butterflies, and grasshoppers galore.
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Minnesota DNR invites public input on changes to St. Croix River fishing regulations
Comments currently accepted on proposal to modify seasons and possession limits for species from walleye to white bass.
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Osceola Bridge soil testing to start August 7
Workers will drill in and near river to collect information for new bridge design.
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National Park Service announces re-opening of Osceola Landing
Renovation project included new motorboat ramp and other amenities.
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St. Croix watershed enters drought warning phase in Minnesota
Recent conditions caused state to enact rules to limit some commercial water usage.
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St. Croix watershed drought update
Dry conditions continue to worsen as river remains low.
