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Signs of spring at Afton State Park
Notes on seasonal appearance of plants and animals from a state park volunteer.
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River of refuge
The first float of spring offers solitude — and a lot of ducks.
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Registration open for 40th annual Snake River Canoe Race
The 14-mile race near Mora brings everyone from amateurs to competitive canoeists out for a spring tradition on the St. Croix tributary.
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St. Croix Chronicles: Dawn all day long
Wandering through backwaters full of wildlife on a beautiful spring day.
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River Bum Blog: Watching water melt
The return of open water on the river is a lengthy process which happens quickly.
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Sandbagging starts on lower St. Croix River as water begins to rise
Workers and volunteers are building dikes in expectation of significant spring flooding.
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Deep snowpack could mean significant spring flooding
Federal flood forecast shows a high chance of high water when the starts to melt along the St. Croix River.
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Spring melt means minor flooding on lower St. Croix River
Seasonal cycles mean towns might be affected by high water into early May.
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Uncommon bird species currently abundant on the St. Croix River
A belated spring migration means interesting species can be seen throughout the watershed.
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Photos: See the St. Croix’s slow-moving spring from the sky
Aerial images capture the ice breaking up and floating downstream — and again after the recent snowstorm.
