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Scandia approves gravel mine’s environmental review
The city council approved the study, accepting its conclusion of “no significant impact” amid vocal community opposition.
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Working to keep the St. Croix clean and clear
Public agencies and organizations recently celebrated a milestone in their effort to improve water quality, noting that the real work is only beginning.
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Beanie’s River Rat Fishing Tournament this Saturday
The 19th annual contest will award cash prizes for fish in three categories: Largest Walleye, Heaviest Stringer, and Ugliest Fish.
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Guest Post: Bearing Witness for the River
Laurie Allmann reports that many questions remain unanswered about the proposed Tiller/Zavoral gravel mine in Scandia.
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New legislation seeks to coordinate Asian carp fight
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service would be put in charge of a multi-agency effort to slow the spread of invasive carp in the Mississippi River and rivers which flow into it like the St. Croix.
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A day in the life of an artist-in-residence at Pine Needles
Time spent at the historic river cabin is a combination of inspiration, exploration, and relaxation.
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Art workshop: Make prints using natural objects
A class at Arcola Mills on September 22 will teach unique methods for creating artistic prints with plant material collected in the woods.
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Photos: Banding young Trumpeter Swans in St. Croix River country
Volunteers and conservation agency staff recently captured, banded, and released 14 young swans in the Apple River area.
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Plan to reduce phosphorus pollution approved by EPA
A coalition representing both sides of the river will now begin working to prevent runoff which hurts water quality.
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Environmental review finalized for proposed gravel mine on St. Croix River bluffs
Comments will be accepted on Scandia’s Zavoral Mine proposal until Sept. 10 and the city council will consider the environmental review Sept. 25.
