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Upper St. Croix River cabin was cherished retreat for generations
History of rustic residence is a reminder of people and places that came before creation of National Scenic Riverway.
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Lower river watershed district invites drone photographers to apply for residency
Agency based between the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers seeks creative aerial artist.
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Polk-Burnett Ice Age Trail chapter changes name
Members vote to change name of volunteer group that maintains 62 miles of trail.
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Minnesota DNR invites public comment to shape offerings at new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
State accepting input on options for amenities and opportunities at new 1,820-acre wildlife area.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 17 to 30
Woodpeckers are starting seasonal drumming and some songbirds already thinking about spring.
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Court dismisses lawsuit that sought to override local factory farm ordinance
Polk County judge rejects challenge to rural town’s regulations because plaintiffs were not affected.
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Lower St. Croix proposed as part of critical habitat for two endangered mussel species
The river is an important refuge for spectaclecase, snuffbox, and many other mussels.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 3 to 16, 2025
The moon versus Mars, and much more.
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Prominent environmental groups join fight against Osceola Bluffs development
Coalition files argument with Wisconsin Supreme Court supporting project opponents over threats to St. Croix River.
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Hudson swan rescue could portend bird flu
Firefighters brave the ice to help bird possibly suffering from viral infection.
