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Six more ways of seeing the St. Croix River, map #1: Where the white pines were
Historic surveys documented the old-growth white pines that once stood across much of the region.
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Online workshops offered to help protect local control of industrial agriculture in Wisconsin
Learn more about bringing the voice of rural Wisconsin to Madison and protecting local control over factory farms.
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Big changes for Hudson Hot Air Affair this year
New location for popular balloon festival also means new logistics.
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Upper St. Croix River cabin was cherished retreat for generations
History of rustic residence is a reminder of people and places that came before creation of National Scenic Riverway.
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Lower river watershed district invites drone photographers to apply for residency
Agency based between the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers seeks creative aerial artist.
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Polk-Burnett Ice Age Trail chapter changes name
Members vote to change name of volunteer group that maintains 62 miles of trail.
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Minnesota DNR invites public comment to shape offerings at new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
State accepting input on options for amenities and opportunities at new 1,820-acre wildlife area.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 17 to 30
Woodpeckers are starting seasonal drumming and some songbirds already thinking about spring.
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Court dismisses lawsuit that sought to override local factory farm ordinance
Polk County judge rejects challenge to rural town’s regulations because plaintiffs were not affected.
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Lower St. Croix proposed as part of critical habitat for two endangered mussel species
The river is an important refuge for spectaclecase, snuffbox, and many other mussels.
