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Polk County pushes forward figuring out future of factory hog farms
County committee tries to get informed and prevent pollution while swine companies wait.
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Join a virtual wildlife safari on the St. Croix River
Explore the beautiful and fascinating plants, animals and more that call the region home.
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St. Croix River tourist train to tentatively resume rides in early September
Historic railway based in Osceola hopes to offer limited trips starting Labor Day weekend.
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St. Croix Creature Feature: Local photographer shares fisher sighting
Elusive predator briefly revealed itself while chasing after its breakfast.
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Game wardens report busy weeks in the woods and on the water
Conservation officers keep busy enforcing rules on lakes, rivers, and public lands.
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Afton State Park Phenology, week of June 12, 2020
Details about what’s growing, flying, blooming, nesting, and otherwise alive right now at the popular park on the lower river.
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A portrait of imperfect peace
Words fail, but the St. Croix’s silence lets us hear.
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Stillwater Lift Bridge reopens with little fanfare, lots of excitement
After three years of work, the bridge reopened without the planned celebrations, which have been postponed.
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Twilight melody
When the wood thrush sings, the world listens.
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Afton State Park Phenology, Week of May 29, 2020
From bobolinks to butterflies, it’s a busy time of year at the popular park along the lower river.