St. Croix 360

Music and stories to celebrate the St. Croix on April 21

By Greg Seitz | April 17, 2012 | < 1 minute read

Musicians and poets will sing and tell stories of the river at Festival Theater in St. Croix Falls.

Presentation offers information about emerging frac sand mining issue

By Greg Seitz | April 17, 2012 | 3 minute read

Mining for sand used in natural gas fracking is a growing concern for local residents.

Guest post: A gravel mine on the St. Croix River bluff at Scandia?

By Laurie Allmann | April 9, 2012 | 5 minute read

Laurie Allmann explains the potential environmental impacts of a proposed gravel mine at the intersection of Highways 97 and 95. Public comments are being accepted until May 18.

Invasive zebra mussels disappear from St. Croix River

By Greg Seitz | April 5, 2012 | 3 minute read

A new survey of the river has given boaters, native mussels and swimmers reason for hope.

Teacher workshops offered on the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers

By Greg Seitz | April 4, 2012 | 2 minute read

Hamline University is presenting its Rivers Institute again, with full scholarships available for area educators.

Gallery: Spring survey of the St. Croix Valley

By Greg Seitz | March 25, 2012 | < 1 minute read

Photos of early spring at Fairy Falls, the Boom Site and beyond on a sunny Sunday.

Share your St. Croix River region stories with the Heritage Initiative

By Greg Seitz | March 21, 2012 | 2 minute read

A new online tool lets you submit stories, places and traditions you think make the area special.

St. Croix River Association organizing paddle trip on the Namekagon River

By Greg Seitz | March 20, 2012 | 3 minute read

Educational programs and a fair amount of fishing will feature in the second annual multi-day adventure this May.

Camping permits available for Highway 8 to High Bridge stretch

By Greg Seitz | March 19, 2012 | 3 minute read

The free required permits can be picked up at the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls.

Introducing a new St. Croix River fan

By Greg Seitz | March 18, 2012 | < 1 minute read

My wife and I had our first child recently, and didn’t wait long to introduce her to the St. Croix River.

Bird’s-eye bridge

By Greg Seitz | February 23, 2012 | < 1 minute read

A remote-controlled airplane and a small GoPro video camera were all it took to make a beautiful video of the historic Arcola High Bridge and the frozen St. Croix River.

From fame to fire

By Greg Seitz | February 18, 2012 | 3 minute read

The soldier who shot President Lincoln’s assassin is thought to have died in 1894 Hinckley Fire.

Showing Some Initiative

By Greg Seitz | February 15, 2012 | 6 minute read

A citizen-led coalition kicked off the public phase of a National Heritage Area study in the St. Croix River region last weekend. Residents are invited to participate in several upcoming workshops.

Stunning photos of bald eagles building their nest along the St. Croix River

By Greg Seitz | February 13, 2012 | 2 minute read

Eagles are thinking about spring. Gary Noren of St. Croix Falls captured amazing photos of a bald eagle carrying material to its nest near the Dalles of the St. Croix.