Regional park on the lower river to expand by 100 acres, providing new facilities and St. Croix swimming.
Growing gravel and frac sand mine near river alarms Osceola neighbors
The expansion of an existing gravel pit and new sand mining at the site is raising questions and concerns about water, air, and the impacts of frequent blasting.
Journey into June
Haiku and photos from an early summer day spent floating down the St. Croix.
Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Bayport nest camera
Birds of prey are now busy feeding their young as the babies grow rapidly.
Art tours will show creative side of the St. Croix Valley
Experience the region’s arts and artists while enjoying a guided trip to studios and other sites.
Wind blows, bison run: Belwin hosts herd and haiku
Citizen poets pen short verses on the Afton prairie as event welcomes back the big brown beasts for another summer.
St. Croix predicted to drop below no-wake levels soon
Water is coming down from spring levels, creating the possibility of good conditions by Father’s Day weekend.
Lift Bridge re-opening celebration scheduled for spring 2020
Plans are coming together for a weekend of events to mark the opening of historic bridge for bikes and pedestrians.
Storyteller brings St. Croix River childhood tales home for the first time
Washington-based Jill Johnson has been sharing stories of her formative years on the river for a long time, but will tell them in the same place where they originated on June 28.
St. Croix Valley artists invited to apply for exhibitions at ArtReach gallery
Call for submissions announced for art shows at the Stillwater gallery next year.
‘I Can St. Croix:’ Beginner programs offered to learn canoeing, camping and fishing skills
Minnesota State Parks and Trails I Can! programs take you and the kids from “I’ve never done that” to “Wow, that was a blast!”
River stewards recognized at St. Croix River Association gathering
The event included awards for Walter Mondale and Gaylord Nelson, river protectors, and educators, and a presentation by Tia Nelson.
Kids and the Croix: One class closes out a year of river field trips
First-graders explore Interstate Park with expert naturalists to learn to love and understand their home river.
Final clues released in Star Prairie medallion hunt, prize awaits in private preserve
First person to solve the riddles and follow them to the secret location will win cash reward.
Summer on the St. Croix will start with high water this weekend
Wet weather has sent the river rising again, causing dangerous conditions and staying above no-wake levels on the lower river.
Lots to learn about lakes at annual conference in Hayward
June 21 event invites anyone interested in protecting lakes and rivers to hear from experts and connect with other attendees.
Xcel Energy announces plan to close St. Croix River power plant
Allen S. King Plant near Bayport will be retired as utility company moves toward renewable, carbon-free energy sources.