Events
Afton nature center hosts forest music fest
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Outdoor event features musicians performing from tree stands above audience.
Unsung aquatic hero could get a big boost from dam removals
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Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.
Applications invited for St. Croix Valley bird habitat grants
People and organizations can request up to $1,000 to preserve and restore habitat for migratory birds.
St. Croix Watershed Research Station announces artist and writer residencies
Applications now accepted from artists and writers wishing to spend time working and living on the river.
How to catch lake sturgeon through the ice
Experienced angler shares advice on everything from gear to technique for pursuing this special fish.
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Hudson’s annual RiverFest will celebrate St. Croix stewardship
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Four days of activities, programs, and cleaning up the river.
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Meet the Minnesota Farm Families of the Year in St. Croix River region
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Farms with dedication to agriculture and community recognized for contributions.
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Storied fossil found near Stillwater in the running for official state designation
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Aquatic creature from half a billion years ago could become Minnesota’s designated state fossil.
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Hog company proposes spreading manure near two St. Croix tributaries
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Iowa corporation would distribute waste as fertilizer on farm fields in Trade and Wood River watersheds.
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Citizens to rally for Trade Lake at county meeting about large livestock facilities
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Committee to discuss revising Burnett County’s zoning to possibly allow confined animal operations in certain areas.
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Extra law enforcement patrolling for intoxicated boaters this weekend
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Minnesota and Wisconsin will both have additional officers on the water over the holiday.
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Afton State Park Phenology, July 2 to July 8
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Birds broods, butterflies and dragonflies on the wing, fawns in the forests, trees bloom, and the weather gets hot.
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National Park Service urges St. Croix River visitors to plan ahead
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Check conditions and maps, ask for advice, stay safe, and leave no trace.
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Study predicts National Heritage Area could bring millions in visitor dollars
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Economic analysis shows steady increase in tourism spending over 10 years.