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Tickets on sale for St. Croix River film showing
Sept. 25 event on Stillwater riverboat will feature premiere of new short films about the river.
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Human geography on the St. Croix River
Maps mark the paths of time.
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Talon mine proposal: An Indigenous perspective
Mille Lacs Band leader says a nearby nickel mine proposal puts Ojibwe people at risk.
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Afton State Park phenology, September 11 to 17
Migrating birds are passing through while male deer develop antlers and a few amphibians can still be found.
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Talon mine proposal: An artist’s perspective
Shanai Matteson combines art and activism to educate and organize in defense of water and a rural way of life.
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Osceola Bridge meeting will provide information on upcoming construction
Sept. 21 event offers update on bridge closure schedule and other details as replacement project begins.
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Wisconsin DNR encourages harvesters and hunters to stay safe and protect vulnerable wild rice beds
Agency urges people to give each other plenty of space, be aware of surroundings, and respect one another.
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St. Croix Valley Foundation awards record $442,200 in environmental grants
Largest environmental grant cycle in regional grant program history brings three-year grantmaking to more than $708,000.
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Talon mine proposal: A legal perspective
Environmental attorney finds gaps and flaws with proposal and environmental review.
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Afton State Park phenology, August 21 to 27
Prairie birds prepare to bid farewell and squirrels are storing seeds and nuts.
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Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge construction starts soon
Bridge will close to traffic in mid-October for approximately one year, shorter than earlier estimate.
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Part 3: ‘Girl Reporter’ goes canoeing on the St. Croix River in 1921
Groundbreaking journalist and her friends complete their journey with final stops in Marine and Stillwater.
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Wiigiwaaman and memories: Ojibwe village helps keep tribal history and culture alive
Tribal members build replica village to honor ancestors and remember roots.
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Afton State Park phenology, August 7 to August 13
Monarchs make first moves toward migration while late season blossoms bloom.
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Part 2: ‘Girl Reporter’ goes canoeing on the St. Croix River in 1921
The future friend of Eleanor Roosevelt encountered sand and deadheads that made her group’s trip difficult.
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Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat
Hot weather and warm water have led to fish kills across the state.
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Minnesota’s ‘Girl Reporter’ wrote of St. Croix River canoeing years before befriending Eleanor Roosevelt
Minneapolis Tribune published humorous report on a weekend trip down the river by Lorena Hickok in 1921.
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Proposed nickel mine near St. Croix tributaries now open for public input
Talon Mine proposal raises concerns about water pollution and other impacts.
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Presentation proposals invited for St. Croix River Research Rendezvous
Scientists are invited to share a wide variety of research topics related to the St. Croix River basin.
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Osceola bridge access closes on Minnesota side starting July 20
Round construction at Minnesota highway intersection will cut off access to bridge and boat landing.
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St. Croix County withdraws support for Lake Mallalieu drawdown
Board halts proposal for now over threats to river and lack of information.
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Group makes paddling accessible to all at Willow River State Park
New state-of-the-art launch supported by park’s friends group.
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Minnesota DNR encourages boaters to be courteous, remember waterways are shared resources
Officials say public water users should think of how activities affect other people and the environment.
