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Kinnickinnic State Park created 50 years ago by neighbors, government, and conservation groups
Effort started with local landowners determined to conserve confluence.
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Fifty miles, fifty years: St. Croix River conservation leaders reflect on five decades since lower river protected
Anniversary event featured panelists with many memories of efforts to preserve the river in its natural state.
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High-speed driving course proposed next to Kinnickinnic River
Developer faces stiff opposition at first meeting about plans for five-mile performance car track in River Falls.
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Sand barrens in bloom
Botanists have been busy documenting hundreds of plant species found in unique area along upper St. Croix.
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Federal funds help farmers fix fields to reduce runoff to St. Croix River
Projects in Chisago County intended to protect water far downstream.
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Prairie stewards celebrate Blueberry Hill preservation
Event marks signing of agreement between state and volunteers to manage native habitat.
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Minnesota DNR acquires 730 acres on upper St. Croix River
Nonprofit and state partner to protect new swath of public land.
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Developer cancels plans for St. Croix Falls development
Green Halo owner cites community opposition in decision to abandon proposal.
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St. Croix Falls moves forward with riverside development over objections
City commission approves re-zoning as neighbors say it would hurt community and river.
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Residents resist St. Croix Falls riverside development proposal
Numerous local citizens spoke out at a recent meeting against a plan to sell city land to home builder.
