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 Every bend in the river: St. Croix Valley becomes one big art fair in SeptemberOne river, two states, fourteen events, seven river towns, amazing fine art, pottery, music and more. 
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 Stillwater gallery hosts revival of St. Croix River-related art exhibitLook at things from the St. Croix River’s point of view. 
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 Senator schedules community meeting about clean water in AftonSen. Karla Bigham from Cottage Grove invites the public to discuss environmental issues on Sept 12. 
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 Heart of the River exhibit features wide range of art inspired by the St. CroixPhipps includes local and regional artists, a new video game, and much more in month-long celebration of Wild & Scenic Rivers Act anniversary. 
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 Teachers on the St. Croix: River workshops provide education, inspiration, and poetryEducator expeditions help spread knowledge and love of the St. Croix River so teachers can pass it along to students. 
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![[Update: Closure cancelled] St. Croix Crossing bridge lane to close during repairs to storm-damaged sewer](https://i0.wp.com/www.stcroix360.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1200px-St._Croix_Crossing_Bridge_-_Minnesota-Wisconsin_35635244673.jpg?fit=200%2C125&ssl=1) [Update: Closure cancelled] St. Croix Crossing bridge lane to close during repairs to storm-damaged sewerDrainage system damaged during early summer deluge will require several weeks of work. 
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 Researchers invited to share St. Croix River watershed science at October rendezvousThe annual one-day conference in Marine on St. Croix seeks presentations and posters about river-related research. 
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 See the Stillwater Lift Bridge’s new, old color as restoration project makes progressThe bridge was painted gray in 1942 due to shortages during World War II, but is now being restored as part of its transformation to a pedestrian crossing. 
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 Hudson boat blaze raises calls for locally-based firefighting boatFirefighters could only wait for assistance while the watercraft burned near Lakefront Park. 
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 Xcel Energy supports St. Croix River education efforts with $5,000 donationCompany provides grant to connect K-12 students with the St. Croix River through hands-on educational experiences. 

