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What does CAFO oversight look like in Wisconsin and who pays for it?
As large livestock farms proliferate (including a new proposal in the St. Croix River watershed), the state wrestles with how to fund inspections and regulation.
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DNR to boaters: ‘Own your wake, for everyone’s sake!’
Officials urge responsible recreation to protect people, property, and the river — and avoid further restrictions.
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St. Croix Bluffs park will grow to include new beach and camping
Regional park on the lower river to expand by 100 acres, providing new facilities and St. Croix swimming.
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Growing gravel and frac sand mine near river alarms Osceola neighbors
The expansion of an existing gravel pit and new sand mining at the site is raising questions and concerns about water, air, and the impacts of frequent blasting.
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Journey into June
Haiku and photos from an early summer day spent floating down the St. Croix.
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Kids and the Croix: One class closes out a year of river field trips
First-graders explore Interstate Park with expert naturalists to learn to love and understand their home river.
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Xcel Energy announces plan to close St. Croix River power plant
Allen S. King Plant near Bayport will be retired as utility company moves toward renewable, carbon-free energy sources.
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St. Croix Chronicles: Dawn all day long
Wandering through backwaters full of wildlife on a beautiful spring day.
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From a St. Croix River childhood flowed generations of conservation
Tia Nelson shares memories of her father’s early life in the region, how it inspired him to protect the environment, and how she carries on the legacy.
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Proposed hog farm causes concerns for neighbors and the St. Croix River
Application for first facility of its kind in the region is met with worries about manure, smell, pollution, and other impacts.
