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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.
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Prominent environmental groups join fight against Osceola Bluffs development
Coalition files argument with Wisconsin Supreme Court supporting project opponents over threats to St. Croix River.
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Hudson swan rescue could portend bird flu
Firefighters brave the ice to help bird possibly suffering from viral infection.
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The top 10 posts on St. Croix 360 in 2024
The most popular stories cover a broad spectrum of interesting subjects.
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Good to gar: Scientists celebrate overlooked species as ‘rough fish’ research ramps up in Minnesota
Recently relocated to St. Paul, Solomon David and his colleagues study the toothy, armored creatures to support sound stewardship.
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Lawsuit over Osceola Bluffs development goes to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Project opponents seek review by the state’s highest court of legal challenge to bluff top apartment building.
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Wisconsin DNR identifies priority places to protect to help brook trout persist in a changing world
Several trout streams in the St. Croix River basin are included in plan to ensure survival of the sensitive fish species.
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Federal government proposes endangered species protection for monarch butterflies
Officials announce findings that iconic butterfly is imperiled by habitat loss, pesticides, and more.
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Historic rock carving near upper St. Croix River may be rare artifact of early European exploration
New research on an intriguing inscription supports the possibility it’s an authentic monument from the 17th century.
