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Threat to sue town in Polk County over large farm regulations revives local control fight
Backed by a pro-business law group, two residents challenge regulations of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs.
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Painter and educator makes St. Croix River valley focus of her work
Kami Mendlik says water is essential to her life and art.
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Forum focuses on western Wisconsin water worries
Event along Apple River covered threats to region’s water and what’s being done to protect it.
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Stillwater exhibit explores depth of human connections to water
‘We Are Water MN’ will immerse visitors in stories about relationships to the river and more.
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Newly protected lands along the St. Croix help water and wildlife
Two sites near upper river use different strategies to achieve conservation goals.
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Two lawsuits challenge St. Croix River development proposals
Legal filings claim Osceola and Hudson violated state laws in approving buildings taller than allowed.
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Unique mussel found in St. Croix River proposed for endangered species designation
Salamander mussels have been widely wiped out, but the St. Croix remains a stronghold.
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Osceola board approves bluff development plan
Apartment building clears more hurdles but legal questions continue.
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Historic habitat: Old sawmill is site of modern ecological restoration
Arcola Mills has embarked on an ambitious project to improve its lands along the St. Croix River for water and wildlife.


