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Taylors Falls paddleboat stranded for winter far from her usual dock
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
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Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured at Jan. 24 event.
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Emerging artists invited to apply for Pine Needles artist residency
This year’s opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
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HAM radio operators to honor noted WWII chaplain Fr. Metcalf at Belwin events
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
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Wisconsin DNR seeking public input on beaver management
Comments sought and informational meetings scheduled in advance of Jan. 31 deadline.
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St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year’s photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
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Afton State Park phenology December 19, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Current events make great topics for holiday conversations.
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PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
New research finds “forever chemicals” connected to significant health problems for infants.
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Afton State Park phenology, Dec. 5 to 18
Ducks and geese linger at open water, coyotes and foxes compete and coexist.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation opens two regional grant programs supporting early childhood and the arts
Grants invest in bold ideas and trusted nonprofits to build a stronger, more vibrant St. Croix Valley.
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St. Croix Seasons: Winter
The year began with the subtle beauty of ice and snow and the solitude of cold weather.
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Watch: ‘Capturing A Sense of Place’ with Greg Seitz and Victoria Bradford Styrbicki
Discussion of the unique ways two local artists use their work to connect with audiences, communicate complex issues, and inspire people to act.
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St. Croix Valley poetry series culminates first year with three renowned writers
Arrow Broken Poetry Collective closes out first year with a dynamic lineup of regional authors
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The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often.
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River Radio: St. Croix 360 joins conservation conversation
Founder Greg Seitz and other guests interviewed about local environmental topics.
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One farmer set off a solar energy boom in rural Minnesota; 10 years later, here’s how it worked out
Local concerns about solar’s impact on property values, the environment and health so far have been unfounded, but residents are still divided on whether the panels are ideal neighbors, or eyesores.
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Afton State Park phenology, November 7 to November 20
Meteor showers, shades of gray squirrels, the two types of aspen, and more.
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Online program to feature St. Croix 360 founder and Stillwater artist discussing ‘sense of place’
Nov. 18 event will include presentations by Greg Seitz and Victoria Bradford Styrbicki with discussion afterwards.
