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St. Croix Creature Feature: Spiny softshell turtle
A recent encounter with this year’s hatchlings revealed a tenacious animal.
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Local farmers produce food, protect water, and support communities
Three farms show how their operations balance profits, local economy, and the environment.
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Good news for Namekagon River trout
Recent fish survey found a healthy population in the St. Croix tributary.
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Wetland rules put hog factory on hold
Wisconsin officials pause application review while company considers next steps.
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Seeing some sights on the upper St. Croix River
A scenic stretch offers wildlife, history, geology, and much more.
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Smoke on the water
A strange sojourn under sooty skies with smallmouth bass that just won’t bite.
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People power: Protesters press Polk powers to push back on pig proposals
Large rally calls on county supervisors to take more action to protect land, water, and people.
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Zebra mussel numbers skyrocket in lower St. Croix River
Invasive clams rebound after years of decline, putting entire river at risk.
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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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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.
