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New St. Croix River boat launch now open in Oak Park Heights
Access point at St. Croix Crossing bridge offers room for more boaters to lower river.
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Minnesota DNR: Safety must be the priority around cold water
Cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls quickly can turn tragic.
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River access and day use area at William O’Brien State Park to reopen
Park manager says renovations are nearly complete and campground, boat launch, day use area, and hiking trails will soon be available again.
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Lower St. Croix River has several regulation updates ahead of 2025 fishing opener
New limits on certain species are intended to be simpler, consistent between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and support a sustainable fishery.
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Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans of Tribal rights to harvest fish
Legally protected and regulated harvest usually begins at ice-out.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 21 to 28
Meadowlarks sing of spring on the prairies as skunk cabbage emerges in the woods.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 14th to 20th
The equinox approaches and winter’s grip begins to break.
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Minnesota DNR reports on first survey of upper St. Croix catfish
Agency reveals where the fish like to live, their relationship with sturgeon, and what works for studying them.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 3 to 16, 2025
The moon versus Mars, and much more.
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St. Croix-area state parks close during special deer hunts
Several Minnesota state parks along the St. Croix River will be closed to all visitors for special deer hunts in November and December.
