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Historic sailboat to begin 10,000-mile anti-war voyage on St. Croix River
Golden Rule first sailed to stop nuclear weapon testing in Pacific Ocean in 1958.
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Officials urge safe and responsible boating as season starts
Stay sober and always wear a life jacket near or on water.
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River remains high and cold, no-wake rules in effect for start of summer
Water levels are dropping but still elevated on lower St. Croix.
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No wakes allowed on lower St. Croix due to high water [Cancelled 5/30]
River rises rapidly after heavy rains, will drop slowly.
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City seeks to allow more, bigger docks in riverfront park
Lake St. Croix Beach applies for permit to allow more moorings after violations discovered.
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Lower St. Croix city seeks to resolve issue of oversized docks
Lake St. Croix Beach discovers it is not complying with permit for allowing private docks.
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Study finds some solutions to boat wake problems
Findings suggest that wakesurf boats should be operated at greater distances from shoreline compared to typical recreational boats.
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Deadly boating season prompts calls for late-season boaters to play it safe
Life jackets and other measures can save lives — especially during cold water conditions.
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DNR: Play it safe as early boating season gets underway
Wearing a life jacket could be the single most important factor in surviving cold water immersion.
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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.