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Afton State Park phenology, March 15 to 21
The equinox arrives as red-winged blackbirds sing in marshes.
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Ojibwe spring fishing season begins, legally protected
Tribal members are currently exercising rights to harvest fish, and monitoring and managing impacts.
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Minnesota will upgrade several boat landings in St. Croix region
Projects planned to increase capacity, improve accessibility, and protect water.
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Citizen group decries DNR decision to double dairy size
Neighbors say polluting past and their concerns were ignored in approving application.
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Drowning victim found in river at Hudson
Thirty-four-year-old Anders Engstrom’s death ruled accidental drowning.
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Fish surveys turn up surprising species in St. Croix and tributaries
Rare minnows and unexpected paddlefish are highlights of one biologist’s work in 2023.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 8 to 14
Many birds follow open water back to the St. Croix Valley, while woodpeckers work on nests.
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Pollution-plagued factory farm permitted to double in size
DNR approves Emerald Sky application to increase cow herd — and manure production.
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Court rejects Hudson development over river impacts
Ruling in lawsuit says city violated state rules when it approved variances for apartment building.
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New fishing regulations for Wisconsin anglers on the St. Croix River effective March 1
Rules include changed limits for several popular game species.
