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National Park Service to burn brush piles
Trained personnel will conduct fires as part of ecological restoration efforts.
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Minnesota agency announces grants to protect clean water in St. Croix region
Funding from the 2008 Legacy Amendment will help keep lakes and rivers healthy.
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Craig Hansen selected as new superintendent of Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
New leader comes from Grand Portage National Monument after 19-years in National Park Service.
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Snake River Fur Post offers history and fun in the snow
Events this winter will give visitors a glimpse into a trader’s life more than 200 years ago.
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Art grants available for east-central Minnesota
Individuals and organizations in several counties invited to apply for funding.
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Townships consider recommendations for large livestock operation ordinances
Townships targeted by large hog facilities partner to study threats and pass protections.
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Construction and destruction planned at St. Croix Bluffs Park
The boat launch will be upgraded while the previous owner’s cottage will be removed.
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Afton State Park phenology: December 24, 2021 to January 6, 2022
Night sky sights, winter birds, and animal tracks.
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In Minnesota, old power plants could be the on-ramp for new wind and solar
Several utilities are connecting wind and solar electricity generation to the electric grid at retired or seldom-used fossil fuel power plants
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DNR urges ice anglers to protect waterways from invasive species
Simple precautions can help prevent non-native species from hurting more lakes and rivers.

