Up and coming St. Croix Valley potters make lives from making stoneware.
St. Croix Creature Feature: Spiny softshell turtle
A recent encounter with this year’s hatchlings revealed a tenacious animal.
Local farmers produce food, protect water, and support communities
Three farms show how their operations balance profits, local economy, and the environment.
St. Croix tribe opposes proposed hog facility
Tribal council passes resolution saying the proposal poses an “existential threat.”
Man dies after fall at Minnesota Interstate Park
Thirty-nine-year-old visitor suffers fatal injuries on steep terrain.
Hog happenings: Local governments take action
Officials move to manage risks from proposed swine operations.
Weather turns wetter while river refuses to rise
Water remains low, while increased precipitation offers some hope.
Potters announce weekend of studio sales
See the work of 14 potters at three studios in the St. Croix Valley, Sept. 17-19.
St. Croix storytime: Librarians share stories, songs, and the river
Kids will be entertained and educated by pair of librarians broadcasting from the banks of the river.
Taylors Falls boat tours announce first female boat pilot since 1977
Sophie Jury passes exam to become only fourth female pilot in company’s long history.
Good news for Namekagon River trout
Recent fish survey found a healthy population in the St. Croix tributary.
Conservation group working to buy forest near upper Namekagon River
Landmark Conservancy seeks community support to purchase 218 acres of the Mt. Telemark property.
Volunteers needed for two river clean-ups
From the upper watershed to the lower, local citizens and groups are working to keep waters clean.
Wetland rules put hog factory on hold
Wisconsin officials pause application review while company considers next steps.
Drought continues to keep St. Croix low and slow
Recent rains have not been enough to make much difference.
Xcel Energy grant supports river education program
Wild Rivers Conservancy receives funding to help more kids connect with the St. Croix.
Vote for ancient creature found along the St. Croix to become official Minnesota fossil
Science Museum is accepting votes on proposed species for state to designate.
Seeing some sights on the upper St. Croix River
A scenic stretch offers wildlife, history, geology, and much more.
Smoke on the water
A strange sojourn under sooty skies with smallmouth bass that just won’t bite.
Day trip to Osceola offers food, paddling, and farm fun
Twin Cities reporter enjoys the river and the community.
Watch: Local news covers mass fish die-off at Pine City lake
Hot summer, lots of algae kill countless fish and make for a smelly lake.
Hog facilities proposed in St. Croix River region featured in video report
Journalists report on how massive swine operations are increasing in Wisconsin — and resistance is, too.
Urban indigenous school now has land, influence, and opportunity at Afton nature center
State grant makes it possible for Anishinabe Academy and Belwin Conservancy to work together on education and land management.