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Watch: A guy’s goats keep him company while he swims the icy St. Croix
“It’s good for body and mind,” he says.
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Afton State Park phenology update: Winter wildlife from owls to snow fleas
Life continues even during a deep freeze.
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Scientists study fish ‘anti-freeze’ to help design less harmful road salts
De-icing salts help us get around in winter, but they corrode cars, crack roads and contaminate rivers and lakes.
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Wisconsin Water Week features presentations and discussions about lakes and rivers
The first ever Wisconsin Water Week will feature three days of presentations and panels on research, management options, and educational strategies.
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‘River of Refuge’ now for sale at Marine General Store
Purchase St. Croix 360’s chapbook about escaping to the river in uncertain times at historic store on river’s banks.
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Legislators seek to stop commercial turtle harvesting in Minnesota
Bill banning capture and sale of turtles introduced at capitol as advocates worry about impact on fragile species.
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Hudson will invest in larger river launch, new firefighting boat
City seeks to provide more parking and other space at landing, as well as providing a pumper watercraft for fire department.
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Geologist to share billion-year history of St. Croix Valley’s bedrock
The story spans eons and involves three distinctive and dramatic events.
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Rural community seeks to control fate in face of large livestock facilities
Township at heart of factory farm focus completes study and considers its options.
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Stillwater approves plan for new riverfront park
City council gives plan its stamp of approval, allowing park improvements to proceed — with continued concerns about former residence on the site.
