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Officials urge safe and responsible boating as season starts
Stay sober and always wear a life jacket near or on water.
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River remains high and cold, no-wake rules in effect for start of summer
Water levels are dropping but still elevated on lower St. Croix.
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Xcel Energy to begin temporary drawdown of St. Croix Falls Flowage
Power company lowering water levels behind dam to repair damage from recent flooding.
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Bike tour explores geology of Marine and Scandia
Biking enthusiast and geologist Dale Setterholm leads two tours on June 11.
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Tribal officials applaud plan to change derogatory names for places
Mille Lacs Band recommends replacement names for lakes near Snake River in Pine City.
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Anglers can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Clean, drain, and dispose to keep lakes and rivers healthy.
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Hastings Area Birding Festival reports finding many feathered friends
Earth Day event included field trips, bird banding, a keynote speaker, and a lot of bird species.
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Wisconsin business group seeks to block local large-scale livestock ordinances
Another industry lobbying organization challenges new operating rules in St. Croix River region.
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In Wisconsin, small towns want more regulations for big farms
The state’s agricultural lobby says local efforts to regulate CAFOs are illegal.
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‘Art Benches’ offer reading and creative activities in St. Croix Valley this summer
Five ‘Books & Benches’ events scheduled from Osceola to Prescott.

