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The First Swede, Part 1: Scandinavian wanderer settled in St. Croix Valley long before most immigrants
In the early 1800s, Jacob Fahlstrom found his way across the Atlantic Ocean and the North American continent to finally put down roots in Afton.
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Community meetings scheduled to discuss invasive carp
After another huge haul of carp from the Mississippi River, advocates plan to provide update and inspire action.
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Details emerge about future of King Plant
Xcel Energy explains latest plans for power plant along the lower river after 2028 closure.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 5 to 18
Eagles, opossums, monarchs, and basswoods.
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Watch: Ice angler catches a baker’s dozen of sturgeon on the St. Croix
New video shares the experience of a successful evening fishing for the famed species.
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Conservationist to be honored for 1950s fight against Namekagon River dam
Lewis Posekany was a Wisconsin DNR biologist who helped block a proposed dam that would have degraded prime stretch of river.
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Locally developed farmer-led program continues strong despite budget constraints
State supports farmers to protect local waters and improve soil health.
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Conservancy expands permanently protected area along Namekagon tributary
Two recent conservation easements will permanently preserve properties along Spring Lake Creek.
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The chairman: How a plan to develop Wisconsin’s largest pig farm upended a small town’s politics
A proposal for a $20 million concentrated animal feeding operation sowed distrust in Trade Lake as opponents accused the town’s chairman of backroom dealings to facilitate construction.
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Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District recognized as 2023 Watershed District of the Year
Agency receives statewide award for work to protect and restore water in St. Croix tributaries.
