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Guest post: A gravel mine on the St. Croix River bluff at Scandia?
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.
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Invasive zebra mussels disappear from St. Croix River
A new survey of the river has given boaters, native mussels and swimmers reason for hope.
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Teacher workshops offered on the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers
Hamline University is presenting its Rivers Institute again, with full scholarships available for area educators.
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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.
