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Power line removal saves swans, improves electrical grid at St. Croix State Park
Complex project took collaboration between numerous agencies to fix long-standing problems.
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William O’Brien State Park lake and river access to be reconstructed after accidental drainage
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
William O’Brien State Park lake and river access to be reconstructed after accidental drainage
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM
William O’Brien State Park lake and river access to be reconstructed after accidental drainage
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
Lake Alice and boat landing will be reopened once repairs are completed in fall 2027.
Mapping the St. Croix: River first known appearance was 1688 map
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
Mapping the St. Croix: River first known appearance was 1688 map
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Mapping the St. Croix: River first known appearance was 1688 map
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.
Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Mapping the St. Croix: History, geography, poetry
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.
Mapping the St. Croix: Many trout waters among the tributaries
Trout call many creeks home in the St. Croix watershed.
Trout call many creeks home in the St. Croix watershed.
Mapping the St. Croix: Many trout waters among the tributaries
Trout call many creeks home in the St. Croix watershed.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Mapping the St. Croix: Many trout waters among the tributaries
Trout call many creeks home in the St. Croix watershed.
Trout call many creeks home in the St. Croix watershed.
National Park Service scientists report busy year on St. Croix and Namekagon
A snorkeler searches for native mussels in a shallow rapids on the Namekagon River, while their spotters guide a canoe over the rocks. (T. Gostomski/NPS) The National Park Service's Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring…
A snorkeler searches for native mussels in a shallow rapids on the Namekagon River, while their spotters guide a canoe over the rocks. (T. Gostomski/NPS) The National Park Service's Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring…
National Park Service scientists report busy year on St. Croix and Namekagon
A snorkeler searches for native mussels in a shallow rapids on the Namekagon River, while their spotters guide a canoe over the rocks. (T. Gostomski/NPS) The National Park Service's Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring Network is led by a special team based out of Ashland, Wis. and working in National Park around Lake Superior, including the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:28 PM
National Park Service scientists report busy year on St. Croix and Namekagon
A snorkeler searches for native mussels in a shallow rapids on the Namekagon River, while their spotters guide a canoe over the rocks. (T. Gostomski/NPS) The National Park Service's Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring…
A snorkeler searches for native mussels in a shallow rapids on the Namekagon River, while their spotters guide a canoe over the rocks. (T. Gostomski/NPS) The National Park Service's Great Lakes Inventory & Monitoring…
Afton State Park phenology, January 30 to February 12
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
Afton State Park phenology, January 30 to February 12
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Afton State Park phenology, January 30 to February 12
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
Mild weather may bring out several species of mammals and even bees.
Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish
DNR invites feedback on proposal to actively manage many fish species for the first time.
DNR invites feedback on proposal to actively manage many fish species for the first time.
Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish
DNR invites feedback on proposal to actively manage many fish species for the first time.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Minnesota DNR proposes harvest limits for native rough fish
DNR invites feedback on proposal to actively manage many fish species for the first time.
DNR invites feedback on proposal to actively manage many fish species for the first time.
Final draft of National Park Service plan describes future of St. Croix and Namekagon river management
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
Final draft of National Park Service plan describes future of St. Croix and Namekagon river management
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Final draft of National Park Service plan describes future of St. Croix and Namekagon river management
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
Input invited on plan that seeks to address crowding, camping, and much more.
Cold weather means thin ice near power plant
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
Cold weather means thin ice near power plant
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Cold weather means thin ice near power plant
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
Allen S. King Plant water discharges can cause dangerous conditions.
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
Afton State Park phenology, January 16 to 29
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
Afton State Park phenology, January 16 to 29
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Afton State Park phenology, January 16 to 29
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
Sun dogs in the sky and skunks on the prowl.
Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
Winter Salt Awareness Week offers chances to learn more about salt pollution and ways to prevent it.
Grants available for St. Croix Valley bird habitat projects
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
Grants available for St. Croix Valley bird habitat projects
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Grants available for St. Croix Valley bird habitat projects
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
Tropical Wings invites applications for $1,000 grants to help migratory birds.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway seeks final input on River Management Plan
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway seeks final input on River Management Plan
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway seeks final input on River Management Plan
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
National Park Service accepting comments on final draft of major new plan for St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
Subscribe to a new St. Croix Valley events email newsletter
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
Subscribe to a new St. Croix Valley events email newsletter
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Subscribe to a new St. Croix Valley events email newsletter
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
Learn about the latest events and activities taking place in the region.
Four options to explore St. Croix parks and trails by candlelight this winter
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
Four options to explore St. Croix parks and trails by candlelight this winter
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Four options to explore St. Croix parks and trails by candlelight this winter
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
Evening events offer miles of trails lit by luminaries.
St. Croix Valley Foundation awards first round capacity building grants to 22 area nonprofits
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
St. Croix Valley Foundation awards first round capacity building grants to 22 area nonprofits
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
St. Croix Valley Foundation awards first round capacity building grants to 22 area nonprofits
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
New program seeks to help nonprofit groups grow and invest in long-term needs.
National Park Service plans to burn numerous brush piles on federal land this winter
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
National Park Service plans to burn numerous brush piles on federal land this winter
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM
National Park Service plans to burn numerous brush piles on federal land this winter
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
Planned fires are part of habitat restoration projects.
Video: Ice fishing for sturgeon, 2026 edition
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
Video: Ice fishing for sturgeon, 2026 edition
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Video: Ice fishing for sturgeon, 2026 edition
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
A night on the lower river catching and releasing big old fish.
Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Afton State Park phenology, January 2 to 15
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
Eagles and owls are thinking about nesting and deer are dropping antlers.
Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured.
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured.
Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Experience traditional winter fun at the Snake River Fur Post
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured.
Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured.
Emerging artists invited to apply for Pine Needles artist residency
This year's opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
This year's opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
Emerging artists invited to apply for Pine Needles artist residency
This year's opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Emerging artists invited to apply for Pine Needles artist residency
This year's opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
This year's opportunity to live and work along the river is limited to artists near the beginning of their careers.
HAM radio operators to honor noted WWII chaplain Fr. Metcalf at Belwin events
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
HAM radio operators to honor noted WWII chaplain Fr. Metcalf at Belwin events
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:57 PM
HAM radio operators to honor noted WWII chaplain Fr. Metcalf at Belwin events
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
Event Jan. 9-11 will offer demonstrations of amateur radio and history of chaplain famous for work with Gen. Patton.
Taylors Falls paddleboat stranded for winter far from her usual dock
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
Taylors Falls paddleboat stranded for winter far from her usual dock
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Taylors Falls paddleboat stranded for winter far from her usual dock
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
Low water prevented the sternwheeler from making seasonal trip downstream.
St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year's photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
The final installment of this year's photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year's photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
St. Croix Seasons: Fall Back to Winter
The final installment of this year's photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.
The final installment of this year's photographic cycle finds us right back where we began.