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Scenes from the first sunny day of spring on the St. Croix River
Photos and a few words about paddling between seasons.
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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.
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City seeks to allow more, bigger docks in riverfront park
Lake St. Croix Beach applies for permit to allow more moorings after violations discovered.
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Brrrrr-ed report: Migration underway as cold continues its clutch
Feathered friends finding their way north despite weather that adds to difficulties.
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Three-legged dog saves life of orphaned otter in St. Croix River
A family dog that recently lost a leg to cancer braved the frigid river to bring a baby otter to safety.
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Afton State Park phenology for April 22 to 28
Lots of life to look for as the season slowly progresses.
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Historic cemetery will improve bird habitat with grant support
Tropical Wings provides funding for plantings and educational efforts.

