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New Hudson wharf will provide visitor boat parking, fishing access
Dock in Lakefront Park is part of major plan to revitalize city’s connection to river.
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Afton State Park phenology, February 16 to 29
First spring migrants, squirrel sign, hibernating butterflies, and syrup season.
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Minnesota DNR seeks public input for updates to Carlos Avery WMA master plan
First update in 46 years will guide future of public land in headwaters of Sunrise River, a St. Croix tributary.
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The First Swede, Part 3: St. Croix Valley, Swedish settlers, into the unknown
The final chapter of Jacob Fahlstrom’s far-ranging life found his family settling along the St. Croix River.
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Afton State Park Phenology, February 2 to 15
The season for snow fleas and animal tracks.
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St. Croix Watershed Research Station opens application period for artist and writer residencies
Program provides opportunity to connect art and science at historic river cabin.
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The First Swede, Part 2: Minnesota, marriage, and Methodism
Jacob Fahlstrom arrived in Minnesota before Fort Snelling was built, spent decades making history.
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DNR releases Invasive Carp Action Plan update
Agency announces new plans to help prevent carp from taking over St. Croix and other rivers.
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
Washing machines can produce millions of tiny plastic particles that are polluting land and water.
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The First Swede, Part 1: Scandinavian wanderer settled in St. Croix Valley long before most immigrants
In the early 1800s, Jacob Fahlstrom found his way across the Atlantic Ocean and the North American continent to finally put down roots in Afton.
