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North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area hires first executive director
New leader of organization seeking national heritage designation brings years of experience in the region.
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Snake River Fur Post was site of significant trading center
For a single winter between 1804 and 1805, it was an epicenter of the Upper Mississippi fur trade.
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Minnesota DNR invites public input on changes to St. Croix River fishing regulations
Comments currently accepted on proposal to modify seasons and possession limits for species from walleye to white bass.
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Osceola Bridge soil testing to start August 7
Workers will drill in and near river to collect information for new bridge design.
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National Park Service announces re-opening of Osceola Landing
Renovation project included new motorboat ramp and other amenities.
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St. Croix watershed enters drought warning phase in Minnesota
Recent conditions caused state to enact rules to limit some commercial water usage.
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Northland College launches research buoys in Lake Namekagon
Scientists seek to fill in knowledge gaps about the lake’s overall health with high-tech sensors.
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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 After one rescinded its ordinance, others wonder if they’ll face lawsuits.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.
