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Afton State Park phenology April 28 to May 4
Birds nesting, frogs singing, and fleeting flowers blooming.
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River rising rapidly, crests could be coming
Spring melt is in full swing and water is beginning to burst out of the banks.
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Afton State Park phenology, April 7 to 13
New nests and much more happening as spring slowly spreads.
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Lower St. Croix communities prepare for possible major flood
Stillwater builds a dike as water begins to climb toward potentially historic levels.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 31 to April 6
Herons return to their haunts, frogs soon start to sing, and the first flowers are growing.
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Afton State Park phenology, March 24 to 31
Spring has officially arrived, and signs of the season keep coming.
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Forecast for major flood spurs Stillwater to declare state of emergency, begin building dike
It’s possible the river will hit its highest level in two decades.
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Walking through waning winter
An evening hike offers springtime sights and sounds.
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First flood forecasts foresee good chance of high water this spring
National Weather Service says wet winter could mean major flooding when snow starts to melt.


