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Hudson’s annual RiverFest will celebrate St. Croix stewardship
Four days of activities, programs, and cleaning up the river.
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Meet the Minnesota Farm Families of the Year in St. Croix River region
Farms with dedication to agriculture and community recognized for contributions.
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Storied fossil found near Stillwater in the running for official state designation
Aquatic creature from half a billion years ago could become Minnesota’s designated state fossil.
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Hog company proposes spreading manure near two St. Croix tributaries
Iowa corporation would distribute waste as fertilizer on farm fields in Trade and Wood River watersheds.
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Afton State Park Phenology, July 2 to July 8
Birds broods, butterflies and dragonflies on the wing, fawns in the forests, trees bloom, and the weather gets hot.
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National Park Service urges St. Croix River visitors to plan ahead
Check conditions and maps, ask for advice, stay safe, and leave no trace.
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Study predicts National Heritage Area could bring millions in visitor dollars
Economic analysis shows steady increase in tourism spending over 10 years.
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Massive mayfly hatch on upper St. Croix River shows up on weather radar
Meteorologists detect swarm of mating insects — a messy sign of clean water.
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Historic fire tower overlooking upper St. Croix River now open with cabin rental
Community saves tower and offers unique travel destination.
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Cow manure predicted to cause most sickness from contaminated wells in Kewaunee County
A new study predicts the incidence of gastrointestinal illness in private drinking wells, identifying manure as the main cause of contamination.

