legal – St. Croix 360

Lawsuit filed to protect rare mussel species found in St. Croix River

Group says federal agency has failed to follow through on plans to protect unique salamander mussels.

Industry lawsuit challenged state’s power but lower court rejection has been upheld.

Lawsuit seeks to allow the activity as recent research reveals intense impacts on shared waters.

Coalition files argument with Wisconsin Supreme Court supporting project opponents over threats to St. Croix River.

Project opponents seek review by the state’s highest court of legal challenge to bluff top apartment building.

Ruling cites recent law intended to make it easier for developers to get residential projects approved.

The state’s biggest business lobby helps two residents challenge a Polk County town’s restrictions on livestock feeding operations.

City allows one more year of operation while taking action to affirm property rights.

Court finds officials based approval on bad information.

Ruling in lawsuit says city violated state rules when it approved variances for apartment building.