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Xcel Energy to begin temporary drawdown of St. Croix Falls Flowage
Power company lowering water levels behind dam to repair damage from recent flooding.
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Xcel Energy grant supports river education program
Wild Rivers Conservancy receives funding to help more kids connect with the St. Croix.
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Xcel Energy will shut down King Plant six months each year
By only operating the plant during peak seasons, the company will save money and reduce climate change impacts.
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Documents show how power company decided to donate St. Croix River lands
Archives tell a story of protecting a river loved by many in the mid-20th century.
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Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Bayport nest camera
Birds of prey are now busy feeding their young as the babies grow rapidly.
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Xcel Energy announces plan to close St. Croix River power plant
Allen S. King Plant near Bayport will be retired as utility company moves toward renewable, carbon-free energy sources.
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Alarm test scheduled at Namekagon River dam
Test on April 1 will broadcast sirens and a warning message that would warn people about a dam failure that could cause flooding downstream.