Let St. Nick bring some of the St. Croix to friends and family this holiday season.
Study: Invasive carp hurt Mississippi River sport fishing
Scientists show how game fish populations have declined in area where carp are established — a worrisome omen for the St. Croix.
Flexing Mussels, Part 3: A morning with the winged mapleleaf moms
Scientists try to help a species in danger of extinction, supporting reproduction with hopes to someday restore the mussels in the St. Croix and other rivers.
Owner of stranded sailboat will receive free sailing lessons after boat removed by local crew
Novice sailor signs up for complimentary lessons at Hudson sailing school, while community volunteers free boat from ice.
Kettle River’s watershed is home to beloved and valuable natural resources
Wild rice and lake sturgeon have called the region home for eons, today cherished for holding on despite surrounding changes.
Take a hike: Let a guide show you snowshoe trails along the St. Croix River
Explore winter’s wonders on the riverbanks this season with special free events.
St. Croix River Good Samaritans: Tow-truck team pledges to remove stranded sailboat for free
Salvage company owner from western Minnesota say he and a crew will get the boat out as soon as the ice is safe.
Photos show 1907 canoe trip down the St. Croix River
New images made available by Wisconsin Historical Society show journey made by Milwaukee businessman, photographer, and adventurer Howard Greene.
Nation’s leading public health organization urges CAFO halt until concerns addressed
New statement calls for moratorium on factory farms until health risks can be better studied.
Kettle River claims famed whitewater and a wide watershed
The wild and scenic St. Croix River tributary is loved for paddling and more, with new conservation efforts in the headwaters getting off the ground.
Sailboat stranded in ice near Stillwater
Aspiring sailor leaves boat in the water a little too long.
Flexing Mussels, Part 2: Searching for St. Croix River spectaclecase
Elusive and endangered species finds refuge in rocky reaches, where biologists seek answers to guide protection.
New stretches of St. Croix River and its tributaries declared impaired
State agency says nutrient levels exceed new standards, though the water has been improving in recent decades.
Flexing Mussels, Part 1: Citizens scientists study special St. Croix creatures
U of MN researcher is joined by volunteer crew wading into mussel research.
Farmers partner with conservation district to reduce runoff into Kettle River tributary
Moose Lake farm works toward state water certification by collaborating with local agency to make numerous improvements.
Watch: Kayaking the St. Croix’s cloud-tinted waters
Travel back to a warmer, greener time with paddlers exploring the river on a gorgeous day.
Conservation groups call for Minnesota to ban lead ammunition and fishing tackle
Petition to DNR says the toxic substance kills millions of birds and other animals each year, acceptable alternatives exist, and it’s time to act.