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Sigurd and the St. Croix

By Steve Johnson | October 18, 2012 | < 1 minute read

Sigurd and Elizabeth Olson's grave marker

Famed author and wilderness advocate Sigurd F. Olson had a deep connection to the St. Croix River region.

Guest post: Boating for dollars, the Asian carp economic problem

By Steve Johnson | May 23, 2012 | 4 minute read

This 27 lb. Bighead carp was caught by commercial fishermen near Prescott on April 20. (MN DNR photo)

Steve Johnson explains what the lower St. Croix River region has to lose if Asian carp impact the recreational boating industry.

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