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Public support needed for parks and land protection in Wisconsin
State funding for projects to preserve natural resources and provide more outdoor recreation is being considered in the state legislature.
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Stillwater’s new riverside park gets official name
City council conceives of name to celebrate town’s logging era.
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Stillwater restaurant’s trees spared as construction starts on new walkway
Conflict over trail route and impact on Dock Café appears to have been resolved.
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Interstate Park and Ice Age Trail prove popular during pandemic
Many more people than normal enjoyed St. Croix River park and trans-Wisconsin trail.
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River Falls reservoir drawn down for good after dam damaged by flood
City decides to end hydropower generation rather than perform costly repairs for a couple more years of service.
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City on lower St. Croix considers housing ordinance in conflict with river rules
Lake St. Croix Beach seeks to regulate apartments — but state says they’re simply not allowed.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards more than $47,000 in arts grants
Funding will support art organizations working to respond to ever-changing needs of organization and communities.
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Progress reported on effort to establish National Heritage Area for St. Croix River region
The National Park Service has approved the proposal, and legislation is in the works.
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Afton State Park Phenology Feb. 19 to March 4, 2021
First bird migration is beginning, maple sap will soon start to run, and other signs of the season.
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Cold comfort
A hike down to the river seeking solitude and winter sights.
