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Gallery: Spring survey of the St. Croix Valley
Photos of early spring at Fairy Falls, the Boom Site and beyond on a sunny Sunday.
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Share your St. Croix River region stories with the Heritage Initiative
A new online tool lets you submit stories, places and traditions you think make the area special.
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St. Croix River Association organizing paddle trip on the Namekagon River
Educational programs and a fair amount of fishing will feature in the second annual multi-day adventure this May.
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Camping permits available for Highway 8 to High Bridge stretch
The free required permits can be picked up at the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls.
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Introducing a new St. Croix River fan
My wife and I had our first child recently, and didn’t wait long to introduce her to the St. Croix River.
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Bird’s-eye bridge
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.
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From fame to fire
The soldier who shot President Lincoln’s assassin is thought to have died in 1894 Hinckley Fire.
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Showing Some Initiative
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.
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Stunning photos of bald eagles building their nest along the St. Croix River
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.
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Film showings focus on impacts of coal and gas extraction
Screenings and discussions in Stillwater and River Falls will cover “fracking” and “clean coal.” The events are free and open to everyone.
