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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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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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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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Afton State Park phenology, August 7 to August 13
Monarchs make first moves toward migration while late season blossoms bloom.
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Afton State Park phenology, July 31 to August 6
The days of grasshoppers and hummingbirds.
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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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Afton State Park phenology, July 17 to 23
Moth Week starts soon, encouraging everyone to enjoy these overlooked insects.
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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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Afton State Park phenology, July 10 to 16
Summer is still sweet as the season progresses.
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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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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.
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Afton State Park Phenology, July 3rd to 9
Creatures large and small are growing up in the woods, prairies, and waters of the park.
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Taylors Falls boat company celebrates 120 years of St. Croix River tours
Business founded by a teenager in 1906 continues its tradition four generations later.
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Temporary dam drawdown threatens to flush significant sediment into St. Croix River
Lake association proposes solution to mud accumulation, but opponents say it would simply send pollution downstream.
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Reminder: River film contest seeks entries
Create a five-minute or shorter film about the river by August 1 to qualify for cash prizes and inclusion in screenings.
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Down the river in the dark
Night on the St. Croix provides a feast for all the senses except sight.
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Getting colder: Federal scientists use thermal imagery to help brook trout on Namekagon River
Scientists are looking for good places to protect and improve habitat for the native fish species.
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Good dog: K-9 team catch zebra mussels at St. Croix River boat landing on first day of work
Protecting water from invasive species is all in a day’s work for new dog on the conservation beat.
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Afton State Park phenology, May 29 to June 4
Summer settles in as birds hatch, dragonflies skim, and turtles lay eggs.
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Nature photographers invited to enter contest at St. Croix waterfowl preserves
Explore public lands and celebrate nature at U.S. Fish Wildlife Service wildlife areas.
