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Historic cabin on upper St. Croix River restored with federal funding
Gibson Cabin gets major repairs and renovations just in time for 100th birthday.
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Historic rock carving near upper St. Croix River may be rare artifact of early European exploration
New research on an intriguing inscription supports the possibility it’s an authentic monument from the 17th century.
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New exhibit brings together artistic and historical perspectives in St. Croix Valley
Partnership of ArtReach St. Croix and Washington County Historical Society features work by Rick Benson, Sara James, and Susan Knapp.
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A brief history of Nevers Dam
The massive structure was built to help log drives and became the site of many stories.
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Organizers explore route of proposed auto tour near the upper St. Croix River
Project seeks to promote history and unique places in unique Northwest Sands region.
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Watch: WCCO visits historic cave along St. Croix River
News reporter shares interesting stories of Knapp’s Cave in Scandia.
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Watch: Presentation on history of Silverbrook Mansion at Interstate Park
St. Croix Falls writer and historian Haley Prochnow recently shared the unique story of estate.
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The First Swede, Part 3: St. Croix Valley, Swedish settlers, into the unknown
The final chapter of Jacob Fahlstrom’s far-ranging life found his family settling along the St. Croix River.
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The First Swede, Part 2: Minnesota, marriage, and Methodism
Jacob Fahlstrom arrived in Minnesota before Fort Snelling was built, spent decades making history.
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The First Swede, Part 1: Scandinavian wanderer settled in St. Croix Valley long before most immigrants
In the early 1800s, Jacob Fahlstrom found his way across the Atlantic Ocean and the North American continent to finally put down roots in Afton.
