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Legislation to exempt event center from St. Croix River regulations stalls
There aren’t enough votes to move Wisconsin Senate bill, but new efforts are advancing in the state to curtail local control and remove river protections.
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River Bum Log: Quickly flowing into fall
A moment of natural serenity along the St. Croix River.
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New director appointed at St. Croix Watershed Research Station
Dr. Jim Almendinger becomes third leader of scientific organization studying lakes, rivers and other waters around Minnesota and the world.
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Minnesota agency says Line 3 oil pipeline unnecessary
New pipeline would cross under St. Croix tributaries, but Department of Commerce says the company can’t demonstrate it is needed for energy supply.
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Minnesota man catches huge catfish in the St. Croix River
Angler catches and releases four-foot fish near Stillwater, wrestling it into the record books.
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Osceola bridge across St. Croix River to temporarily close in September
Highway 243 bridge will close for about two weeks to let crews make repairs and do other maintenance.
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River Bum Log: Bridging history in the St. Croix Valley
A personal goodbye to one crossing and memories of welcoming another.
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New book shares history of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Collection of articles by Wisconsin writer covers National Park Service management, research, and more modern history.
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Watch: Aerial footage show the St. Croix’s narrow source and wide lower reaches
See the river’s small and wild beginnings and its broad lower reaches in two short videos.
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Video: Helicopter scoops water out of St. Croix to fight Stillwater wildfire
Firefighters successfully squelched a blaze burning on the bluffs with some aerial assistance.