The strange and seldom seen fish grow up in the lower St. Croix, then make an incredible journey back to the Sargasso Sea to breed.
Middle Creek Calamity: Authorities investigate St. Croix River damage from stormwater pond overflow
Multiple media sources are now reporting on the incident that buried a spring-fed creek in sand, and efforts to restore, prevent, and determine responsibility.
Wild & Scenic 50th: October 2 declared “Saint Croix River Day” in Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton celebrates anniversary of St. Croix River protections with proclamation.
Stillwater Lift Bridge closes to all boat traffic on November 1
As open span is replaced for the winter, there will be no lifts and no travel under the bridge allowed due to construction project.
Fall photos and videos show the St. Croix River in full color
See some recent photos shared on social media showing off the river robed in red, yellow, and orange.
Fall migration in full swing: Report from Carpenter Nature Center birding event
Dozens of species of birds are currently making their way down the St. Croix River, and birdwatchers are reporting on the bonanza.
Oak Park Heights seeks more information before deciding on Sunnyside no-wake zone
City Council holds hearing, decides to gather data about boating enforcement before moving ahead.
Scandia gravel pit overflows, buries St. Croix Valley spring creek
Last week’s big rain causes catastrophic failure of stormwater retention ponds at former mine, current solar facility.
River Bum Blog: Canoeing with the Congresswoman
Rep. Betty McCollum joined a crew of paddlers in big canoes on the big water between Stillwater and Bayport.
Haiku on the Kinni: River-inspired poems penned at Art Fair
Read the words of people who stopped by ArtReach St. Croix Mobile Art Gallery at the annual festival in River Falls earlier this month.
1 Watershed 1 Plan: Weigh in on water planning for Lower St. Croix River
Initiative to align and streamline water planning by various levels of government offers opportunities to share input and ideas.
Input invited on St. Croix River no-wake zone request by Sunnyside Marina
Oak Park Heights city council will hold a hearing Sept. 25 to consider supporting proposal to protect people and property.
Dalles by drone: See the St. Croix’s cliffs from high in the sky
Get a look at the dramatic scenery downstream of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls.
Reality TV stars experience the St. Croix River and more during Stillwater visit
Minnesota-born ‘Bachelorette’ favorite Becca Kufrin and her fiancé recently explored the river and the town — and shared it all on social media.
St. Croix Creature Feature: Pelicans use the river as a north-south highway
Flocks of the huge white birds have been spotted on and above the St. Croix River during both spring and fall migration this year.
Newspaper columnist paddles Namekagon River and gives thanks for Wild & Scenic protections
Former state legislator recounts canoe trip and calls for continued conservation 50 years after the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers were protected.
Fabulous fall festivities in the St. Croix River Valley
Events and activities range from butterfly theater in Prescott to canoe lessons in St. Croix Falls, and lots more.