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Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms
A proposed pig CAFO spurred five northwest Wisconsin towns to regulate big farms. After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.
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Hudson’s RiverFest celebrates and protects the St. Croix
Annual ‘party with a purpose’ July 18-22 features river clean-ups, outings, and other events.
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Scientist and DNR disagree about decision to drop carp barrier funding
Researcher and river advocates criticize cutting of invasive fish control money.
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Highway 70 bridge reduced to one lane for rehabilitation project
Maintenance project will restore bridge deck and other components, affecting vehicle and river traffic.
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Afton State Park phenology, June 30 to July 6
Minnesota’s many moths get some attention this week.
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Iowa expert shares lessons about hog production and water pollution
Chris Jones learned a lot about industrial agriculture in his career — and then got in trouble for talking about it.
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Drought deepens across St. Croix basin
Recent rain has provided slight relief, but region remains dry.
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Researchers say seeds from invasive buckthorn don’t live as long as previously thought
Discovery could change how the non-native brush is removed and managed.
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Mobile art gallery will show youth nature photos at St. Croix Valley sites
Work by participants in innovative “In A New Light” program will be on display at state parks and other locations.
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Watershed district seeks photographer-in-residence
Agency centered around Woodbury offers nine-month opportunity to celebrate and educate.
