The first float of spring offers solitude — and a lot of ducks.
Breaking the silence
Spring cycles are slowly starting, offering respite and reassurance.
Wisconsin seeks to reinforce resilience in response to increased flood frequency
Proposals would help local governments repair from and prepare for major floods that have hit region in recent years.
St. Croix Valley COVID-19 response fund established
Receives $35,000 seed gift from St. Croix Valley Foundation’s Health and Wellness Fund.
Stillwater Lift Bridge scheduled to raise for boat traffic beginning March 27
Officials will keep it raised while final repairs to the lift mechanism are completed, and it will then be lowered to begin allowing bike and pedestrian traffic.
Osceola Landing to get new boat launches in proposed redesign
The National Park Service has picked a preferred option intended to better handle different types of river visitors at popular site.
Stillwater Lift Bridge “Lift & Loop” celebration postponed
A new date for the grand opening and celebration will be determined within the next few weeks.
Video: Flying over a melting river of ice in Stillwater
Drone footage shows ice breaking up around the historic Lift Bridge.
Photos: Ice melting, river flowing, sun rising, spring coming
Glimpses of change on a morning walk along the St. Croix.
Latest flood forecast is good news for lower St. Croix River communities
National Weather Service reduces risk of significant high water this spring.
St. Croix County requests stronger DNR enforcement of factory farm violations
Officials request “full and quick enforcement” after repeated rule-breaking by Emerald Sky Dairy.
Registration open for 40th annual Snake River Canoe Race
The 14-mile race near Mora brings everyone from amateurs to competitive canoeists out for a spring tradition on the St. Croix tributary.
Celebrate spring in the St. Croix Valley with wildflowers
Read a brief interview with wildflower experts and attend their presentation on March 26.
Woodland owners and managers invited to St. Croix Forestry Conference
Learn about the challenges, successes, andfuture directions of forest management.
St. Croix Valley potters study prehistoric ceramics at Science Museum
Modern craftspeople who live and work along the river recently visited a collection of pots and other artifacts from people who called the area home hundreds of years ago.
Fifty percent chance of ‘major’ flooding on the St. Croix this spring
National Weather Service blames a wet fall and snowy winter for elevated risk of high water.
River Bum Blog: Walking on water
Winter hiking along the frozen river opens a window to this subtle season.
National Park Service announces plans to burn brush piles along river
Riverway will burn invasive species at restoration sites between Feb. 25 and March 31.
Wisconsin law would limit local control of large factory farms
Legislators seek to give state agency the power to decide where new livestock facilities are located.
Stillwater asks what public prefers for new park on river
The city is now accepting comments to finalize a concept plan for the Aiple property, featuring extensive river frontage near downtown.
Artists invited to apply to exhibit at Stillwater gallery
Nonprofit ArtReach St. Croix is accepting applications to participate in group shows.
St. Croix mussel research highlighted in National Park Service newsletter
Wild and Scenic Rivers program publishes St. Croix 360 stories about scientific studies of unique aquatic creatures.
Group seeks to protect new parcel for the public along Kinnickinnic River
Nonprofit wants to protect the river and provide expanded access for students and community members along St. Croix River tributary.