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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.
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Afton State Park phenology, January 3 to 16, 2025
The moon versus Mars, and much more.
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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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Minnesota lottery funds support St. Croix stewardship and science
Voters are being asked to decide whether or not to continue the funding this fall.
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Afton State Park phenology October 4 to 10
Autumn is falling fast now.
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Drought returns to St. Croix region
Dry weather means low water in the river.
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Blufftop blueprints: Architect Michael McGuire made mark on St. Croix Valley
One of McGuire’s many beautiful buildings along the St. Croix River will be open for tours next month.
