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  • Mining company announces new drilling in upper St. Croix watershed

    Mining company announces new drilling in upper St. Croix watershed

    Talon Metals Corp. plans to search for nickel near the West Branch of the Kettle River.

  • Newly protected lands along the St. Croix help water and wildlife

    Newly protected lands along the St. Croix help water and wildlife

    Two sites near upper river use different strategies to achieve conservation goals.

  • Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals

    Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals

    Legal filings claim Osceola and Hudson violated state laws in approving buildings taller than allowed.


  • Afton State Park phenology, September 15 to 21

    Afton State Park phenology, September 15 to 21

    September 15, 2023

    Birds starting south, whitetail bucks have antlers, and the last dragonflies are on the wing.

  • River Road Ramble encourages exploration of historic region

    River Road Ramble encourages exploration of historic region

    September 15, 2023

    Annual event in northwest Wisconsin offers self-guided driving tour and more than 40 stops.

  • Environmental groups sue EPA over factory farm water pollution

    Environmental groups sue EPA over factory farm water pollution

    September 15, 2023

    Lawsuit seeks to expand and strengthen industry regulation under the Clean Water Act.

  • See St. Croix 360 at the Marine Fall Festival

    See St. Croix 360 at the Marine Fall Festival

    September 8, 2023

    Buy maps and more at the annual event Sept. 16 in Marine on St. Croix.

  • Afton State Park phenology September 8 to 14

    Afton State Park phenology September 8 to 14

    September 1, 2023

    Birds are beginning to move south, as summer’s last wildflowers bloom.

  • River Goods: The beauty of hydrology and topography

    River Goods: The beauty of hydrology and topography

    September 1, 2023

    Two new maps available for purchase provide a detailed view of the St. Croix River’s fascinating landscape.

  • Watershed district selects local photographer as artist-in-residence

    Watershed district selects local photographer as artist-in-residence

    August 31, 2023

    Sarah Lilja chosen for year-long partnership with lower St. Croix organization.

  • Paternal paddling

    Paternal paddling

    August 18, 2023

    A fatherly float.

  • County reports high levels of PFAS at Point Douglas

    County reports high levels of PFAS at Point Douglas

    August 18, 2023

    Harmful chemicals detected at popular park across the St. Croix from Prescott.

  • St. Croix River to have weekend of extra protection against invasive species

    St. Croix River to have weekend of extra protection against invasive species

    August 18, 2023

    Boat decontamination stations and inspections will be at landings from St. Croix Falls to Afton this weekend.

  • Osceola board approves bluff development plan

    Osceola board approves bluff development plan

    August 18, 2023

    Apartment building clears more hurdles but legal questions continue.

  • Afton State Park Phenology August 11 to August 17

    Afton State Park Phenology August 11 to August 17

    August 11, 2023

    The first migrants are beginning to gather for their journeys south.

  • North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area hires first executive director

    North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area hires first executive director

    August 11, 2023

    New leader of organization seeking national heritage designation brings years of experience in the region.

  • Snake River Fur Post was site of significant trading center

    Snake River Fur Post was site of significant trading center

    August 11, 2023

    For a single winter between 1804 and 1805, it was an epicenter of the Upper Mississippi fur trade.

  • Afton State Park Phenology, August 4 to August 10

    Afton State Park Phenology, August 4 to August 10

    August 4, 2023

    Blue birds, bull snakes, butterflies, and grasshoppers galore.

  • Minnesota DNR invites public input on changes to St. Croix River fishing regulations

    Minnesota DNR invites public input on changes to St. Croix River fishing regulations

    August 4, 2023

    Comments currently accepted on proposal to modify seasons and possession limits for species from walleye to white bass.

  • Osceola Bridge soil testing to start August 7

    Osceola Bridge soil testing to start August 7

    July 27, 2023

    Workers will drill in and near river to collect information for new bridge design.

  • National Park Service announces re-opening of Osceola Landing

    National Park Service announces re-opening of Osceola Landing

    July 27, 2023

    Renovation project included new motorboat ramp and other amenities.

  • St. Croix watershed enters drought warning phase in Minnesota

    St. Croix watershed enters drought warning phase in Minnesota

    July 21, 2023

    Recent conditions caused state to enact rules to limit some commercial water usage.

  • St. Croix watershed drought update

    St. Croix watershed drought update

    July 21, 2023

    Dry conditions continue to worsen as river remains low.

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