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Photos: See the St. Croix’s slow-moving spring from the sky

Aerial images capture the ice breaking up and floating downstream — and again after the recent snowstorm.

By St. Croix 360 | April 19, 2018 | < 1 minute read

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Thanks to Greg Schulz for sharing these great drone photos on Twitter of the river upstream of the Soo Line High Bridge. Thanks also for giving St. Croix 360 permission to republish!

Ice-out – March 31

“River melt and iceberg races view of Arcola Soo Line High Bridge north of Stillwater today after last night’s snow.”

Before the blizzard – April 11

“Wakey Wakey, morning sunrise views over St. Croix River Valley near Stillwater.”

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After the blizzard – April 15

“Check out the St. Croix River near Stillwater today after yesterday’s April #SNOWMAGGEDDON storm, snow and slush are flowing south and green with envy.”

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