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Tribal officials applaud plan to change derogatory names for places

Mille Lacs Band recommends replacement names for lakes to honor indigenous women.

Snake River Canoe Race sees fast times and smooth paddling

Annual event offered good conditions and high-caliber competition.

Developer proposes 12 new ‘cabins’ on St. Croix River

St. Croix Falls proposal would sell city land for construction of second homes.

No wakes allowed on lower St. Croix due to high water

May 16, 2022

River rises rapidly after heavy rains, will drop slowly.

Stillwater teen drowns in St. Croix River while helping save friend

May 16, 2022

Seventeen-year-old recovered by rescuers after about 40 minutes in the water.

Afton State Park phenology May 13 to 19, 2022

May 13, 2022

The animals are really getting active and visitors have a good chance of seeing them.

Anglers can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

May 13, 2022

Clean, drain, and dispose to keep lakes and rivers healthy.

Superfund site in St. Croix region one of first to get Infrastructure Bill funding

May 13, 2022

Federal dollars will clean up toxic pollution at former wood treatment site.

Scenes from the first sunny day of spring on the St. Croix River

May 6, 2022

Photos and a few words about paddling between seasons.

Hastings Area Birding Festival reports finding many feathered friends

May 6, 2022

Earth Day event included field trips, bird banding, a keynote speaker, and a lot of bird species.

Wisconsin business group seeks to block local large-scale livestock ordinances

May 5, 2022

Another industry lobbying organization challenges new operating rules in St. Croix River region.

In Wisconsin, small towns want more regulations for big farms

May 5, 2022

The state’s agricultural lobby says local efforts to regulate CAFOs are illegal.

‘Art Benches’ offer reading and creative activities in St. Croix Valley this summer

May 2, 2022

Five ‘Books & Benches’ events scheduled from Osceola to Prescott.

City seeks to allow more, bigger docks in riverfront park

April 29, 2022

Lake St. Croix Beach applies for permit to allow more moorings after violations discovered.

Brrrrr-ed report: Migration underway as cold continues its clutch

April 29, 2022

Feathered friends finding their way north despite weather that adds to difficulties.

Three-legged dog saves life of orphaned otter in St. Croix River

April 25, 2022

A family dog that recently lost a leg to cancer braved the frigid river to bring a baby otter to safety.

Afton State Park phenology for April 22 to 28

April 22, 2022

Lots of life to look for as the season slowly progresses.

Historic cemetery will improve bird habitat with grant support

April 22, 2022

Tropical Wings provides funding for plantings and educational efforts.

Minnesota lawmakers ask DNR to reconsider ‘rough fish’

April 21, 2022

Agency would assess status of species that have long been neglected and possibly propose new limits if legislation passes.

Navigate 2022: Art and nature show ways back to the world

April 20, 2022

St. Croix Valley artists, environmentalists, arts administrators and others gather for a creative conversation.

Afton State Park Phenology, April 15-21

April 15, 2022

This is when the woods and waters start to get busy.

National Park Service to conduct controlled burns, April 25 to May 20

April 15, 2022

Agency will focus on four areas along lower river this spring for prescribed fires.

Dairy industry seeks to ‘curb’ local rules for livestock near St. Croix River

April 15, 2022

Lobbyists ask state agency to review new ordinances targeting large-scale operations.

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