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St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year’s photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
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Afton State Park phenology December 19, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Current events make great topics for holiday conversations.
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PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
New research finds “forever chemicals” connected to significant health problems for infants.
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Emerald ash borer infestation reaches upper river
A firsthand report from the front lines of the invasion by the tree-killing insects.
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Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 5 to 18
Ducks and geese linger at open water, coyotes and foxes compete and coexist.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation opens two regional grant programs supporting early childhood and the arts
Grants invest in bold ideas and trusted nonprofits to build a stronger, more vibrant St. Croix Valley.





