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Photo gallery: October dawns on the St. Croix River
Lovely morning light on the bluffs and fog rolling on the water.
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Woodworking class offered at Arcola Mills
Learn from two expert craftsmen about traditional furniture-making and other skills in a beautiful riverside setting.
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Scandia approves gravel mine’s environmental review
The city council approved the study, accepting its conclusion of “no significant impact” amid vocal community opposition.
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Working to keep the St. Croix clean and clear
Public agencies and organizations recently celebrated a milestone in their effort to improve water quality, noting that the real work is only beginning.
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Beanie’s River Rat Fishing Tournament this Saturday
The 19th annual contest will award cash prizes for fish in three categories: Largest Walleye, Heaviest Stringer, and Ugliest Fish.
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Guest Post: Bearing Witness for the River
Laurie Allmann reports that many questions remain unanswered about the proposed Tiller/Zavoral gravel mine in Scandia.
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New legislation seeks to coordinate Asian carp fight
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service would be put in charge of a multi-agency effort to slow the spread of invasive carp in the Mississippi River and rivers which flow into it like the St. Croix.
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A day in the life of an artist-in-residence at Pine Needles
Time spent at the historic river cabin is a combination of inspiration, exploration, and relaxation.
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Art workshop: Make prints using natural objects
A class at Arcola Mills on September 22 will teach unique methods for creating artistic prints with plant material collected in the woods.
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“Take Me to the River” art festival tour happening Sept. 15 – 23
The next two weekends will feature art festivals and events in communities from Hastings to St. Croix Falls, and many points between.

