The owner of a half-sunken houseboat on the St Croix River needs to find a way to move the boat or risk racking up new fines this spring “We were trying to work with him to help him out you have to move the process along,” said Police Chief Geoff Willems with the Hudson The “Sweet Destiny” was abandoned at Beer Can Island on the St “It started taking on water because of an issue underneath with the propellers and packing,” Willems said “The owner thought he was going to fix it up and then he just got in over his head.” Willems said they started fining the young man from Afton They paused the citations over the winter but told him fines would start up again as soon as next week if he does not move the boat and it might even become a safety issue if people start climbing around on it,” said fisherman Eric Wagstrom there’s kids that run around on the island and whatnot The last thing you want to see is someone get hurt from it.” The city acknowledged it has been a complicated situation for many reasons They learned the owner bought the boat with no title Then the owner tried to sell the boat to a treasure hunter out of Alabama The department has also run into issues trying to enforce Wisconsin-based ordinances on a Minnesota resident lawmakers on the Minnesota side of the river are looking to crack down on this issue of abandoned boats DFL Sen. Judy Seeberger introduced a new bill this session that would give boat owners 14 days to remove an abandoned boat Anyone who “knowingly fails to remedy the condition” would be guilty of a misdemeanor and have to pay the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for all costs incurred to “remove process and dispose of the watercraft,” along with a civil penalty “of not less than two times nor more than five times the costs incurred.” Seeberger told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS this has become a growing issue in Minnesota with about 40 boats abandoned every year.​ “What it does is it gives some teeth to some responsibility to have to take care of it,” Willems added “We’re not trying to punish him we’re just trying to solve the problem And if we have to push people along with threats of fines and criminal sanctions I mean we’re trying everything we can do.” While the fines from the city are set to begin again next week the police chief said there may be some flexibility in the timeline as long as he’s actively working toward a solution we’re going to work with him on that,” Willems said “It’s a difficult predicament to be in It’s a giant boat that’s on the channel of the river and it’s going to impact people’s ability to enjoy the river and the islands in the summer.” Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 A seasoned expert in the church’s global networks Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga of Honduras can no longer vote in a conclave but remains an influential voice he could shape the next papal election by connecting newly appointed cardinals You may have seen La Croix sparkling water in the carbonated beverage aisle and wondered what they're all about with its fruit-centric names and sophisticated cursive logo naturally essenced" (La Croix is a bit mum on what "naturally essenced" means but we can infer from food-labeling laws that it's a flavoring sourced from fruits or vegetables) the whole point of La Croix is that there's not much stuff in it Containing no gut-friendly additions, La Croix isn't one of those highly trending prebiotic sodas. Because it's not made with artificial sweeteners, it didn't factor when we ranked the most popular diet soda brands and it's been that way since its creation in the early 1980s unlike the taste of "naturally essenced" water itself These drinks target the beverage consumer interested in a carbonated minimally flavored drink as close to plain water as possible That's me — or at least who I'm trying to become — so I just had to test a bunch of its flavors to see how they fell in my own ranking But here's the thing: because you don't get the palate-saturating sweetness of a fruit-based diet drink like Fresca that "barely-there" essence on your taste buds can be astonishingly off-putting with the wrong flavors Some just didn't work as "naturally essenced" — they needed sweetness Others sufficed or provided a little pleasure while several of them offered a tasting experience I'd happily reach for again I was met with a mild taste that can only be described as the flavor of water you've used to rinse out an empty orange juice carton — except bubbly When I held the drink on my tongue for a few seconds Upon swallowing, I was confronted with an unpleasant sour aftertaste; not even much citrus was left over. This La Croix flavor might be better if you dropped in a little OJ and mixed it up. On its own, though, the tangerine taste needs sweetness. Otherwise, all you get is an ugly tartness. I'd rather drink Diet Mountain Dew (a drink I typically avoid buying) than this The Tangerine La Croix flavor had one thing going for it that Razz Cranberry lacked: a vaguely okay scent An unpleasant sour smell was my first introduction to Razz Cranberry I was disappointed but not entirely surprised: both raspberries and cranberries are known for their tartness If you've ever reached for what you thought was a glass of soda only to find that moment of disgusted befuddlement best describes my experience with Orange La Croix (The only difference is that I knew exactly what I was drinking) but this was wispy at best — a memory of somebody describing the flavor of orange if you will; there was hardly even an aftertaste to speak of especially not with other La Croix flavors offering so much more if you're tired of beverages having flavor and tasting like things minding its own business by doing absolutely nothing I could smell the strawberry when I cracked this can of Strawberry Peach La Croix open to take the photo — a good sign My first sip revealed well-blended strawberry and peach notes and they weren't shy; this La Croix flavor was one of the most intense that I tasted but my taste buds expect sweetness to follow strawberry and peach notes If you don't have the problem I have with expecting sweetness, this could turn out to be one of your favorites. The peach does balance the strawberry nicely, which is more than I could say for Strawberry Vanilla Olipop a balancing note and adequate sweetness are vital in a drink with strawberry and this La Croix flavor only fulfills one of those two criteria I had expectations about this flavor when I opened the can: it had a slight grape-like aroma the immediate aftertaste was nice and berry-like the aftertaste soon transitioned into an unpleasant tartness that was It was still notable enough to send it to the middle of the ranking Black Razzberry La Croix was nice most of the time it spent on my taste buds and I can see it excelling as a mixer in a mocktail full of fruit juices and some sweet syrup where its tartness could be tempered with sugar It wouldn't be my pick as a standalone beverage but I suspect the flavor has fans out there who feel differently Why La Croix calls its grapefruit variety of water by the fruit's French name the name gave the drink a little pre-game party that amped me up to expect something utterly pamplemousse-y and delightful but it would have tasted brighter and happier with more prominent fruitiness the carbonation buzz from the freshly opened can overpowered the flavor for me The grapefruit hit more when I held a sip on my palate longer I'd only get a case of this flavor if I were looking to make a sparkling grapefruit mocktail with real fruit juice added for a more satisfying flavor I love the fact that La Croix makes a passionfruit-essenced water it's a joy-inducing fruit — the culmination of all tropical flavors rolled into one — and it deserves more attention citrusy scent that didn't promise everything a whole passionfruit offers but which was still distinct from other La Croix flavors — a pretty hopeful start The flavor itself was nice and tropical and induced a smile Though nowhere near the intensity of the real-deal fruit or its juice it was still irrefutably passionfruit with a pleasant aftertaste I believe just a tad more "essence" would be nice but for a purposely lightly flavored water also have a home in vacay-inspired drinks with a little fruit juice and agave nectar Coconut is one of my true loves; this can of La Croix could have been brimming with its star flavor compound I had to prepare myself for a much more muted "essenced" experience — one that was foreshadowed by Coconut La Croix's very light scent the flavor seemed like it was going to pop in a most un-La Croix-like way Instead of intensifying into that iconic sweet This sounds much less complimentary than it should — I actually enjoyed this La Croix flavor It's not one of the varieties that suffers from lack of sweeteners which surprised me considering coconut's strong connotations in our culture with sweetness (whether that's coconut cream pie or Mounds bars) Guava–flavored sparkling water isn't something we see often in the supermarket so I was eager to try this La Croix flavor The purpose behind the addition of "São Paolo" to the name isn't clear unless it's a reference to the fact that Brazil produces a lot of red guavas passport-in-hand feel to the drink; it smacks of sunny beaches I was curious if its taste lived up to these connotations This water left only a hint of sourness in its aftertaste but it was nowhere near bad enough to make the drink unpleasant If you hadn't noticed the theme developing in this ranking this flavor of La Croix should drive it home: the brand's more tropical-leaning waters seem to be its strong suit Pastèque — helpfully translated from the French on the can as watermelon — exemplified this pattern beautifully The watermelon flavor itself was simple but tasty it didn't intensify the way some of the other varieties did I didn't get "beach-side resort in France" from its notes but I did get "sitting in the shade at a 4th-of-July cookout," and that's actually not a bad vibe for me I can see this performing well with a squeeze of fresh lime juice I'm going to try that when it gets hot outside The dash in the name of this La Croix flavor piqued my interest The brand seems particularly intentional with the names of its beverages childhood standby drink — immediately came to mind Hi-Biscus is like any other La Croix "naturally essenced" beverage in that it contains no calories hopefully the connection with that other "Hi-" beverage (if that's what La Croix was going for) meant "hi-" flavor surprising my palate on the first sip with its almost-sweetness and it was flavorful enough to have a point to it when consumed on its own though it would also be stellar as a mixer La Croix makes both a lime and a key lime flavor of water Regular lime was out of stock everywhere on the day I went shopping — maybe it's that good — but I was happy to pick up key lime Key limes are less tart and more fragrant than regular limes it's anyone's guess how such distinctions play out The beverage did have a good lime-rich aroma but I wondered if the flavor would deliver It did. The first sip was very satisfying and rich, with the tell-tale creamy note ("creamy" is how I interpret key lime) that gives "white sands beach and flip-flops." This was a worth-it flavor to me without any sweeteners. I would drink it alone, but I also bet it could work poured over lemon or lime sherbet for a non-root beer-based ice cream float with less sugar Sunshine is one of La Croix's newer flavors It has the honor of bearing the brand's most coy name (every other flavor name is pretty matter-of-fact in terms of what the water tastes like) and the can design itself shows only sunflowers and a cornflower-blue sky I opted not to read anything about the flavor's key notes before tasting it The scent was interesting — quite light; maybe vaguely floral and citrusy The flavor was hard to pinpoint — perhaps honeysuckle I kept sipping and sipping and finally picked up pineapple notes and it was a joyful experience — pure sunshine — enabling me to see what this beverage is attempting to do (and succeeding) This is another La Croix flavor with a name that inspired high expectations Actual Limoncello is a sweet Italian lemon zest liqueur known for being very lemony La Croix Limoncello essenced water promised to live up to this The flavor started off merely lemony and then began to shift it almost felt like it was about to turn sweet the aftertaste further deepened in complexity this was the most multifaceted La Croix flavor I tried If complexity isn't what you want in a drink like this but it would naturally pair well with Limoncello liqueur for a refreshing Honestly, either of my top three La Croix flavors could be number one, but Beach Plum won the coveted spot for tasting like a long-lost, distant cousin of Diet Dr. Pepper, the best diet soda a stone fruit-rich prebiotic soda that I enjoyed Beach Plum La Croix has nowhere near the intensity of those two sodas' flavors and I'm nothing if not loyal to that flavor clan In selecting flavors for this review of La Croix I picked up 15 flavors available in my local Walmart and Harris Teeter I kept them in my fridge until they were crisply cold and then drank them straight from the can I opted for this over pouring the drinks into a glass as that is how I typically consume sodas and I wanted to compare them directly with my usual experience of carbonated beverages I sniffed the can to get a sense of the aroma first held the drink on my palate to take note of the flavors The flavors were ranked lower for containing unpleasant notes — particularly sourness — or for tasting dull or "incomplete" due to the lack of sweeteners in La Croix The flavor had to work as "naturally essenced" to rank high in this review This work, 962nd Soldiers Conquer Commando Course During Croix du Sud, by Kyler Hood, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright The comedian recorded a Christmas song with two of his children A 21-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in western Wisconsin Thursday night Croix County officials received a call at around 10:24 p.m of a crash on County Highway SS near State Highway 65 in Kinnickinnic Township Deputies discovered that a 2003 Ford Excursion had been going east on Highway SS when it left the road rolled into the ditch and ejected the driver Life-saving measures were attempted on the driver Croix County Sheriff’s Office states that Lemere was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash technicians are seen installing work lights and beams to build a wooden platform beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes where 133 cardinal-electors will gather to cast their votes workers position the heavy iron stove that will signal the voting outcome: white smoke if a pope is elected also shows firefighters atop the tiled roof securing the chimney that will carry the smoke On the Vatican City website, Silvio Screpanti, deputy director of infrastructure, explained the technical operations behind what he called “a key stage in the life of the Catholic Church.” The stove has been tested discreetly and can now be operated electronically One technician will remain in a small control room near the chapel throughout the voting process ready to manage the stove remotely if needed A total of 12 staff members — five electricians and two florists — will remain on-site for the entire conclave All have taken an oath of secrecy and will live within the Vatican without any contact with the outside world Some have worked previous conclaves; younger staff will be mentored to take over in the future Technicians are also blacking out all windows in the Vatican areas used for the conclave and disabling all electronic devices and sensors installed in the Sistine Chapel in recent years they will help install roughly 80 lead seals at all access points around the perimeter about 200 rooms are being prepared for the cardinals Screpanti said the furnishings are deliberately sparse has become one of Pope Francis’ most outspoken critics and a leading voice for the Catholic Church’s conservative wing our special correspondents in Rome tell you what is happening at the Vatican in this very special time until the election of the successor of Francis and reports to understand everything about what is at stake in the smallest state in the world The theme of their assembly: Consecrated Life: A Hope That Transforms is a powerful conservative voice in the Catholic Church This charismatic cardinal has a knack for bridging divides between opposing worlds which have diminished his standing with a predominantly "Bergoglian" episcopate It appears you're running on a very old web browser that we're unable to support If you would like to view the site you'll need to update your browser Please choose from any of the following modern browsers Defender Paige Metayer added to 45-day injury list Washington, D.C. (03/14/2025) – The Washington Spirit has removed midfielder Croix Bethune from the season-ending injury (SEI) list and added defender Paige Metayer to the 45-day injury (D45) list Both roster updates take effect ahead of tonight’s regular season opener against the Houston Dash Metayer will be added to the D45 list as she continues to rehab a knee injury sustained during preseason The timing of this designation will be retroactive to the date of her injury in February The defender is entering her third season as a pro having collected five goals and two assists across all competitions during her first two seasons A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until midnight on Tuesday WASHINGTON (7News) — As rain poured and fans watched their beloved team trail 3-0 to their rivals in the final minutes of regulation the Washington Spirit faithful had something to cheer about Saturday afternoon at Audi Field star midfielder Croix Bethune was returning to the pitch rain is a sign of restarting and refreshing just kind of washing away sins or negative energy so I feel like that was just a sign for me," Bethune told 7News Sports Anchor Natalie Spala Before a devastating knee injury cut her rookie season short Bethune could not have scripted a better start to her professional career she was the NWSL's Rookie of the Year but I've been through some injuries before and I seem to do pretty well when I bounce back," Bethune said Bethune took advantage of the time she spent sidelined learning the game from a different perspective "Being on the field and playing is definitely a different perspective than watching as a fan or watching as a coach just kind of reading the spaces and reading the game and seeing if I were in the game how can I affect it or things that I can learn while watching instead of being in the mix," she said As she slowly gets her legs under her and becomes reacquainted with the speed and physicality of the game Bethune has new goals for herself in addition to staying healthy Sri Lankan Cardinal Albert Malcolm Ranjith represents a more traditional doctrinal line while maintaining a strong commitment to Pope Francis's social legacy Croix County assistant district attorney was charged last week for threatening three judges and driving recklessly while his wife and children were in a car with him was charged last Friday with three counts of threatening a judge one count of possession of THC and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia a witness who works with Ballo told law enforcement that Ballo had called him and expressed he was upset over decisions the judges were making adding it was “making his life hell.” Ballo mentioned the three judges — Scott R Vlack — by name and explained he was angry that the judges had dismissed cases at jury trial and “made adverse rulings against him.” Ballo also said he believed the judges were doing this “just to mess with him,” court documents state Ballo yelled on the phone multiple times that the judges “need to bleed,” raising his voice each time until he was screaming Ballo’s wife reported to law enforcement that during a drive from the Minneapolis airport to Hudson in which Ballo Ballo had yelled at her and drove over 90 mph while weaving in and out of traffic Ballo’s wife also told police that he uses marijuana every day after work His wife showed law enforcement where he kept his marijuana and a test of the substance was positive for THC Ballo is due in court on April 16 for a status conference I saw the Montreal oi band Béton Armé play a DIY show with Poison Ruïn classicist take on old-school oi sounds that occasionally draws on the new wave influences so popular in the French oi scene right now Singer Dan is a true performer who struts and slides all over the place and they’ve got a new album coming out soon Béton Armé’s full-length debut Renaissance probably won’t have a whole lot in common with Beyoncé’s Renaissance, though I guess both albums are pretty dancefloor-focused. Lead single “Chemin De Croix” — French for “Stations Of The Cross” — builds on the hard, anthemic sound of the band’s 2023 EP Second Souffle The French-language lyrics are directed at some dirty lowlife who wants to see the narrator fail and it’s got some great gang-chant action check out “Chemin De Croix” and the Renaissance tracklist Renaissance by Béton Armé Renaissance is out 6/13 on La Vida Es Un Mus Discos The most important stories and least important memes Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month and get access to author interviews, content calls, discounts at our store, and more. Help support our writers and keep our site ad-free. “What do you think sunshine tastes like?” La Croix asks on its website and in the marketing materials for the launch of its latest flavor of sparkling water because they immediately answer their own question with “The Deliciously Fascinating Taste of WONDER!” don’t tell me to ponder a riddle without giving me the time and resources to properly do so that tagline gets me no closer to a meaningful resolution can weave a mesmerizing chrysalis out of the silky strands of wordy bullshit I’ve been experimenting with a no-to-low-alcohol lifestyle This means I now overrely on other pastimes like exercise and drinking an unsettling quantity of flavored sparkling water when my brain demands to collect on its dopamine debt I finally secured a case of Sunshine La Croix to pour into my ever-widening void But back to the question at the heart of this mystery in a can According to the World Health Organization solar UV radiation tastes like a group 1 carcinogen I’d say Sunshine La Croix tastes incredibly sweet Maybe what they mean by “the taste of wonder” is “I wonder why this tastes like something I drank out of a trash can during my second year at Tulane.” I mean that positively sunshine tastes of citrus and tropical zest You wouldn’t arrive at that conclusion by looking at the packaging design for clues La Croix has chosen the sunflower to represent this flavor concept and the box depicts hoards of them growing alongside a river I personally associate the sunflower with family road trips next to signs boasting “Meth Free in Tennessee.” It’d be natural to assume the taste of Sunshine La Croix is floral or at least borrowed from landlocked flavors like berries or orchard fruit La Croix’s Sunshine flavor comes on the heels of last year’s Strawberry Peach release—a flavor union as uninspired and predictable as a sixty-year-old man with a twenty-eight-year-old second wife La Croix admits that we’ve pushed reality about as far as we can and now it’s time to pivot towards the intangible Unshackled are we now from the restraints of our terrestrial flavor prison My body feels weightless and on fire—like what I bet it feels like to be hit with a taser From Cherry Blossom to Beach Plum to Hibiscus and Mojito I feel like La Croix has spring and summer thoroughly covered But why is there no La Croix for the rest of the year They’ve focused exclusively on the fun and sun crowd There’s a La Croix for a rousing sail on the South Seas but no La Croix for an ill-fated voyage through the Northwest Passage We need a La Croix to get us through the winter Whether or not that tastes good is none of my business Moonshine is already popular with cousin aficionados I’ll offer you a whole list of abstract moody flavors free of charge: My final verdict on Sunshine La Croix: It’s really good I give it ten out of ten precancerous moles An Excerpt from Rachel Deutsch’s Graphic Memoir The Mother boaters and others looking to get out on the scenic St Croix River this season can enjoy a new public water access point in Oak Park Heights According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) the opening of the new access is the final step in the mitigation plan associated with the construction of the St The bridge, which connects Oak Park Heights to St. Joseph, Wisconsin, replaced the Stillwater Lift Bridge as the main vehicle crossing between Minnesota and Wisconsin when it opened in 2017 Croix Crossing public water access (PWA) features 35 parking spots for vehicles or trailers an area to clean off and drain boats and a portable toilet The St. Croix Crossing Bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin. Photo by Christine Schuster | Bring Me The News The DNR now operates four boat launches along the Lower St. Croix River, including the St. Croix Boomsite in Stillwater and landings within Interstate and William O’Brien state parks. “We were thrilled to complete construction in late 2024 and are happy to see the public already using the PWA this spring,” stated Ann Pierce, DNR parks and trails division director. “This PWA is the culmination of several decades of effort to expand public access to the beautiful St. Croix River.” By  Christine Schuster is a St saying he'd killed the mother of his child which features a swimming beach and splash pad We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at customerservice@orourkemediagroup.com or call us at 800-263-3991 a Brazilian Teresian nun believed to be the world’s oldest living person Bethune adds the honor on top of her Rookie of the Year and Best XI First Team recognitions During the Spirit’s away match against the Chicago Red Stars on May 1 Bethune became the fourth player in league history to record three assists in a single match She set up Trinity Rodman for a first half score before finding Brittany Ratcliffe with two through balls late in the second half to put the match away In a season full of highlights for the young phenom perhaps Bethune’s best play of the year came on June 15 against San Diego in front of a club record 19,897 fans at Audi Field With the Spirit trailing by a goal late in second half stoppage time Bethune corralled a long ball in the box before firing a shot home to equalize and sending the sellout crowd into a frenzy Bethune also became the second Washington Spirit player to win Rookie of the Year after Trinity Rodman took home the honor for her performance during the 2021 championship season Women’s National Team for the Paris Olympics this summer Bethune helped the team take home its first gold medal in 12 years After standout rookie seasons with the Spirit and winning gold with the USWNT at the Paris Olympics, Croix Bethune and Hal Hershfelt both sat down for interviews on “The Women’s Game” podcast with Sam Mewis. Listen to the podcast here or watch below and photos opens this weekend near the confluence of the St Greg Seitz delightful resort of jaded summer tourists; then progressive Red Wing; and Diamond Bluff impressive and preponderous in its lone sublimity; then Prescott and the St Croix; and anon we see bursting upon us the domes and steeples of St marching with seven-league stride in the van of progress bannerbearer of the highest and newest civilization…” The community sits on the eastern banks of both the St and this position has long made it an important place: a hub for transportation An exhibit this summer at the Prescott Historical Society digs deep into these stories and River History” opens May 3 and will be open on weekends through the end of August several volunteers were working to get everything ready: hanging maps on walls Historical Society president Dallas Eggers stopped what he was doing to give me a tour and tell me about the long history of Prescott and its relationship with the rivers Click to enlargeA few of the many historic photos in slideshows being shown on large digital screens at the Prescott Historical Society (Courtesy Dallas Eggers/Prescott Historical Society) The Historical Society’s museum is located in historic buildings on Prescott’s Main Street A lot of people and goods have passed this spot over the centuries The building was constructed in 1885 as the H.S Miller Rank and used as the Prescott City Hall from 1944 to 1991 From the financial sector to government operations today it’s home to the settlement’s stories worked on the river for several years as a young man before deliveries were switched to the Union Pacific railroad He was once away for more than two months on voyages around the river network His story is one of a long line of river work and river workers in Prescott there were 43 licensed river boat pilots living in the town But it was no way to live if Eggers wanted to be a husband and father so he eventually left the river boats and began a career as a high school teacher and sharing his hometown’s history and its long connections with the major rivers that meet at its doorstep Prescott’s position as a crossroads plainly contributed to its rich history He says that it was particularly important to the settlement of the St The big paddleboats that came up the Mississippi — starting from St or even New Orleans — often couldn’t make it up the smaller and shallower St They would discharge passengers at Prescott who would transfer to smaller boats that would carry them the last leg of their journey up the St there would often be a thousand people staying overnight in town,” Eggers says There were hotels and other accommodations “…I went on to work and finished my house at the mouth of the St There was one little boat that done all the business This boat run from Galena to the fort once a week and then did not get enough to pay her expenses but there was no market for anything and nothing to be made.” The new exhibit Eggers has helped develop at the Historical Society puts on display unique collections and old stories Highlights of the exhibit range from the city’s fishing industry to its popular beaches bridges and ferries to paddlewheelers and log rafts One wall is dedicated to a display from the Prescott Spinner Co. a fishing lure business founded in 1893 which once produced a quarter million products per year at its factory down the street where the popular restaurant Muddy Waters is now located Another display features a complete set of “steel jewelry,” the heavy rigging materials used to connect tow boats and barges There are meticulous detailed models of different kinds of river boats made by Reuben Atchinson and a huge collection of hats for a variety of vessels One of the main attractions are a complete set of maps of the lower St They are original prints produced in 1932 by cartographer George H showing the river in great detail for boat pilots to navigate its many channels In addition to depicting the sinuous boat route zig-zagging across the river bottoms to follow the deep water (Courtesy Dallas Eggers/Prescott Historical Society)Click to enlarge The maps also show a generally shallower river with many areas that are now submerged depicted as swamps and sloughs Croix River before the construction of Lock and Dam #3 at Red Wing which has caused elevated water levels far up the St and other forces have also affected the river’s depth and flow The maps are a little like looking at a friend’s childhood photos The whole exhibit offers a window into a rich period of time from when rivers were the main highways to now when they are beloved and storied parts of many lives (Note: Prescott and the confluence area have a long and continuing connection to Native American people An important Dakota settlement was once located across the St Croix at what is now called Point Douglas and the entire region is part of their homeland The new exhibit focuses on stories since the city of Prescott’s founding in the 1840s as part of the United States of America.) “Steamboats, Towboats, and River History”Open Saturdays and Sundays11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Prescott Historical Society235 Broad StreetPrescott, WI 54021 (map) The Prescott Historical Society is also presenting five talks this summer by experts on different aspects of river history Dallas Eggers will close out the series with an overview of steamboat history on August 8 historian“Views on the Upper Mississippi River: The Photographs of Henry Peter Bosse” June 6 @ 7 p.m.Lee Hendrix“Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain” July 11 @ 7 p.m.Robert Taunt“Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot – George Byron Merrick” July 12 @ 11 a.m.Kelly Johsnon and Jean Halverson“Grandma and Grandpa’s Great Loop Adventure” August 8 @ 7 p.m.Dallas Eggers“Steamboats Comin’ Croix 360 offers commenting to support productive discussion This discussion may be heavily moderated and we reserve the right to 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Our work is possible only because of our generous supporters List of supporters Contribute today Hand-crafted in May Township, Minnesota. | news@stcroix360.com We will never share or sell your information a seasoned Vatican diplomat and native of Corsica will be the one to announce the name of the next pope to the world he has served as prefect of the Apostolic Signatura Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel After Missile Strike Near Airport Bowman’s Travel Brief: Avoid Newark Airport Mastering the Art of Group Travel Bookings Fiesta Americana Travelty Celebrates Travel Advisors The Top 24 Most Powerful Travel Agencies of 2024 The Strategic Art of Pre-Planning Luxury Vacations: A Perspective for Travel Advisors Virgin Islands recorded 4,606 passenger arrivals surpassing the single-day arrival record set in March 2024 This represented a new weekly passenger arrival record marking a 5.92 percent increase over the previous record This figure surpassed the previous record set during the COVID-19 pandemic by over 100,000 passengers representing a 16.5 percent increase compared to 2023 For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter Mia Taylor is an award-winning journalist who has two decades of experience Most recently she worked as a staff writer for America's largest digital publisher DotdashMeredith where she contributed stories on a daily basis to four of the company's most iconic brands - Parents,Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens Her work has also appeared in Travel + Leisure, The Boston Globe, The San Diego UnionTribune AmaWaterways Celebrates Travel Advisor Appreciation With Incentives and Rewards Croix Crossing bridge offers room for more boaters to lower river The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced this week that the long-awaited boat launch at the St The new launch was funded as part of the $645 million bridge project on which construction began in 2014 and opened in 2017 Boaters can now take advantage of a two-lane launching ramp and 35 parking spots for vehicles with trailers a few people were fishing at the landing when a group of officials from the city of Oak Park Heights and the Department of Natural Resources arrived for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Earth Day A lone fisherman showed up and launched his boat while the group waited to take a photo Oak Park Heights city council member Chuck Dougherty had the honor of cutting the ribbon While the boat landing was included in original plans for the bridge project it was delayed by difficulties securing access primarily due to negotiations with the Union Pacific railroad which has tracks that cross under the bridge and are used to store coal cars that come and go from the nearby Allen S the launch is ready for river users in time for this summer’s boating season “We were thrilled to complete construction in late 2024 and are happy to see the public already using the PWA this spring,” said Ann Pierce “This PWA is the culmination of several decades of effort to expand public access to the beautiful St Some boaters on social media who have already used the launch offered caution that there are several submerged rocks near the ramp Users should exercise caution when navigating to and from the main channel It will be a very nice addition to the Stillwater amenities and river access It would be even better if a dock was included with the launching ramp Will a dock be installed to make it easier to load The man Pope Francis chose as his top aide will oversee all voting rounds in the Sistine Chapel until a new pope is elected Museum Mile wins the Satsuki Sho at Nakayama Racecourse in the closing strides to win the Satsuki Sho (Japanese Two Thousand Guineas G1) by 1 1/2 lengths April 20 at Nakayama Racecourse The first leg of the Japanese Triple Crown was the first grade 1 win for the Leontes colt it was his third grade 1 win in four weeks while riding in Japan on a temporary license Croix du Nord, a son of Kitasan Black  appeared well on his way to victory in his first start as a 3-year-old surging to the lead from a stalking position as the field charged down the stretch for the second time as Museum Mile blazed by on his outside nearing the winning post and was losing ground to both Masquerade Ball and Giovanni at the finish Museum Mile finished the 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) in race-record time of 1:57.0 on good to firm turf The difference could come down to the colts' relative scheduling and Giovanni each had a previous start this season while Croix du Nord was running for the first time since winning the Hopeful Stakes (G1) Dec Sign up for BloodHorse Daily Museum Mile wrapped up his 2-year-old season with a second in the Asahi Hai Futurity (G1) and greeted 2025 with a fourth-place finish in the Yayoi Sho Deep Impact Kinen (G2) March 9 Trainer Daisuke Takayanagi said before the Satsuki Sho that Museum Mile was "better for his last race and seems to be improving." Photo: Katsumi SaitoConnections celebrate Museum Mile's Satsuki Sho victory Moreira said he felt Museum Mile was primed for a top effort I could feel that he's very special," Moreira said "He's got a very nice body and temperament maybe because the ground was not so smooth and when he took the lead with 150 meters to go showing me that he's got so much ability." The Satsuki Sho gives on to the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby The Triple Crown wraps up with the Kikuka Sho (Japanese St The Satsuki Sho itself is a prodigious producer of champions with nine winners since 2005 subsequently crowned 3-year-old champion. The list includes some of Japan's most revered names, including 2005 winner Deep Impact  who went on to sweep the Triple Crown and became a breed-shaping sire Museum Mile has far to go to match those accomplishments but Moreira's assessment was positive "I believe he's got plenty more to give," he said Moreira's accomplishment—winning the Satsuki Sho the Oka Sho (Japanese One Thousand Guineas and the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) 14 days before that—was remarkable in its own way The "Magic Man" left Hong Kong in 2018 after winning the jockey championship there in three of his five seasons and applied for a license to ride full-time in Japan reportedly after he failed a written test—the first step in a rigorous vetting designed to safeguard local interests Photo: Katsumi SaitoJoão Moreira celebrates Museum Mile's Satsuki Sho victory Museum Mile was bred by Northern Farm. His dam, Museum Hill, is by Heart's Cry  won the 2015 Asahi Hai Futurity (G1) but was fifth in both the Satsuki Sho and Tokyo Yushun Museum Mile is Leontes' second grade 1 winner following T O Royal who accounted for the 2024 Tenno Sho (Spring) Croix du Nord (red cap) wins the 2024 Hopeful Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse transitions into his 3-year-old season April 20 as the likely hot favorite in the Satsuki Sho (Japanese Two Thousand Guineas There should be a feeling of déjà vu for the Kitasan Black  colt He wound up his juvenile campaign on the same Nakayama Racecourse turf at the same 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) in December winning the Hopeful Stakes (G1) by two lengths over Giovanni That finished a perfect season that also included wins in a 2-year-old newcomer race and the Hai Nisai Stakes (G2) both at 1,800 meters (about 1 1/8 miles ) at Tokyo Racecourse he got a position quite naturally and the jockey rode him well," said Croix du Nord's trainer "It was the horse's first run at Nakayama and we saw what he could do in the Hopeful Stakes He's been moving really well in training and he'll take some beating if he brings his best to this next race." Croix du Nord will start from gate 10 gate in the 18-horse field Others knocking on the door include Giovanni who had a win and three seconds last season He chased Croix du Nord up the stretch in the Hopeful but wasn't able to maintain the momentum in the final 100 meters while holding second He has the advantage of a prep race this season—a victory in the 2,000-meter Wakaba Stakes at Hanshin March 22 "He seems to have improved since the Wakaba Stakes," said Haruki Sugiyama and he's chased down his two training partners well He's relaxed when he runs and he seems to be improving for his training." Faust Rasen finished third in last year's Hopeful Stakes after making a bold midrace move around most of the field was successful in a prep race for the Satsuki Sho winning the Hochi Hai Yayoi Sho Deep Impact Kinen (G2) March 9 That race was also 2,000 meters at Nakayama Masquerade Ball has won three of four races, and the Duramente  colt exits a win in the Hai Tokinominoru Kinen (G3) at 1,800 meters at Tokyo Racecourse in February The colt's only loss was an 11th-place finish in the Hopeful perennial results leader Christophe Lemaire rides Vincentio for trainer Kazutomo Mori and visiting rider Joao Moreira looks for his third grade 1 win in a span of just four weeks aboard Museum Mile Vincentio finished second and Museum Mile fourth in the Hochi Hai Yayoi Sho The Satsuki Sho is run right-handed on the inner loop of the Nakayama turf starting at the top of the stretch for two runs past the grandstand The race has not been kind recently to favorites; only two of the past 10 have emerged with a victory—granted who won in 2020 en route to a Triple Crown sweep Vladimír Sládek / Pexels Croix Hospice recently acquired Hospice of Siouxland in Iowa and some of Mayo Clinic Health System’s hospice assets in its home state two moves that stretched its widening footprint across the Midwest Financial terms of both deals were undisclosed The two transactions mark important milestones in the hospice provider’s growth trajectory during a pivotal time of rising demand The hospice provider is a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G While both transactions were small in terms of patient census volumes each deal represented significant opportunities to increase hospice access and strengthen workforce retention “It wasn’t that we gained additional geography in any of these acquisitions,” Bartness told Hospice News “It’s simply gaining the opportunity to have a closer working relationship in these communities and be able to help us gain some really phenomenal caregivers on the St Both the Mayo Clinic and Hospice of Siouxland have such a strong historical reputation that seamlessly fits into our general footprint and operational structure.” Croix Hospice provides care to more than 5,600 patients across 75 locations in the Midwest The hospice’s geographic footprint spans Illinois The Mayo Clinic acquisition included the health system’s hospice assets in southwestern Minnesota The two organizations recently entered into an agreement which is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2025 Mayo Clinic Health System provides a range of services Croix Hospice has collaborated with the nonprofit health system for the past several years through a longstanding referral relationship The acquisition of Mayo Clinic’s hospice program was the second most recent transaction that St Croix Hospice has made with a health system a trend that could be picking up steam across the industry Key considerations in each transaction were the companies’ reputations for high quality services and strong organizational culture aspects that go a long way in sustainable hospice care delivery “Both programs were under 100 patients each so these were not transformative in terms of census,” he told Hospice News “But it’s transformative opportunities in terms of these were our first entry into acquiring nonprofit programs that have a very I think we’re going to continue to see health systems in particular recognize that they can have confidence in other community-based care providers to provide services As far as its future pipeline, St. Croix Hospice will remain focused on expanding in its existing geographic regions predominantly through de novo growth but won’t rule out the possibility of additional acquisitions The hospice has historically grown by establishing new locations anticipating the addition of roughly 15 to 18 de novos in 2025 and 2026 pending regulatory approvals in certain areas we don’t budget or have a game plan for any acquisitions to take place,” Bartness said “Our acquisitions are simply opportunistic where we’ve been fortunate enough to be engaged by others to consider acquiring their program and enhance care Our primary driver in terms of growth is continuing with de novos But we’ve had a history of proving we can do acquisitions and we can do much more sizable acquisitions as well We are looking at tremendous opportunities with tremendous organizations but still very much focused on the Midwest.” , , , senior reporter for Hospice News and Palliative Care News is a word nerd and a hunter of facts with reporting roots sprouting in 2006 She is passionate about writing with an impactful purpose and developed an interest in health care coverage in 2015 Hospice News is the leading source for news and information covering the hospice industry Hospice News is part of the Aging Media Network By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Drafted by the Spirit with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft, Croix Bethune has launched off to an historic season in her rookie year Bethune tied the NWSL record set by Tobin Heath for most assists (10) in a single season Bethune became the first player in NWSL history to score multiple result-changing goals at 90’+5’ or later in regular season play as well as becoming the fifth player in NWSL regular season history with three assists in one game We sat down with Croix to learn more about her when she’s not on the pitch: This is so hard because I feel like it’s 50/50 I guess I’ll have to say morning owl because that’s like my new ritual Headphones because I feel like I always have headphones in And you can customize headphones but not a lot of people do it I got to start off with some R&B – you know And then once I get closer to the stadium or I’m in the locker room What is an essential part of your day that you can’t live without Croix, haha. But Trin (Trinity Rodman) also has some good tunes. Usually Britt’s (Brittany Ratcliffe) on the AUX and I honestly can’t complain she is but I used to wear the #1 and as time went on Field players couldn’t wear #1 anymore and then I couldn’t get that number in college I did gymnastics when I lived in England as a kid I stopped doing gymnastics and then track I was done the second day because I was going from practice to practice and track was my last practice And then I stopped playing basketball freshman year of college Where do you get your competitive instinct us playing sports together and losing because he’s older and bigger than me I have to have blue Gatorade before the game when I’m putting my cleats and shin guards on What song always gets you out on the dance floor You could play “You Are My Sunshine,” and I’ll still find a way we’re going Caesar salad with fruit on the side My main course will be mac and cheese and collard greens And then for dessert we’re going red velvet cake Bethune had successful surgery to repair torn meniscus finding the back of the net in the final minute of stoppage time to draw San Diego in front of a Spirit club record 19,897 fans She also became the first player in league history to win Rookie of the Month in back-to-back months Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Elf-Moondance Croix Hospice has opened 10 new branches so far during 2025 These de novos span across the company’s home state of Minnesota where St “National data demonstrates how underutilized hospice benefits are for those at the end of life,” said Dr “Our goal is to increase hospice awareness and education as well as bolster our physical presence to improve access to end-of-life care throughout the Midwest Expanding to these 10 new locations helps us continue to realize that goal and support more patients and families in their most difficult time.” the company operates 83 locations across Illinois Croix Hospice is also no stranger to acquisitions its most recent being two January transactions for Hospice of Siouxland in Iowa and some of Mayo Clinic Health System’s hospice assets in Minnesota “We believe everyone deserves exceptional hospice care Croix Hospice is proud to bring that level of excellence to all of those we have the privilege of serving,” Heath Bartness “Achieving the highest hospice care standards is a critical part of our growth and promise which is why our focus is also on consistently adding skill-based certifications and tools to benefit patients and their families.” senior editor of Hospice News and Palliative Care News Swashbuckling feats of high adventure bring a joyful tear to his salty eye A Chicago-based journalist who has covered health care and public policy since 2000 his personal interests include fire performance Annual Bison Fest offers chance to see herd return to Afton and other ecological entertainment Belwin Conservancy Belwin will host its annual Bison Festival celebrating the release of the 2025 NorthStar Bison herd onto the Bison Prairie The festival will take place from 10:00 a.m at the Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields (15601 Hudson Road N. New this year: To help streamline your entry into the festival Tickets are available on a sliding scale of $10 or $35 per car and can be purchased at belwin.org/bisonfest The bison release has been a cornerstone of Belwin’s prairie restoration work since 2008 when NorthStar Bison partnered with Belwin to return bison to their native habitat hundreds of visitors from across the Twin Cities and eastern Wisconsin gather to witness their release on Belwin’s 130-acre Bison Prairie family-friendly activities and educational experiences: Before the release of the Bison onto the prairie there will be a ceremonial welcome by the Imnizaska Dakota Drum Group honoring the return of the bison to the land Visitors can also participate in eco-art activities led by artists Madeline Cochran Local food vendors include Youniverse Foodie the 5K “Run with the Bison” Fun Run will take place in the morning allowing participants a rare opportunity to run on the Bison Prairie before the herd is released who is sponsoring all of Belwin’s major events in 2025 So exactly what time will the release occur and do I understand it can be viewed from the Lucy Winton Bell fields If there is one lesson that I have learned throughout my soccer career it’s this: Do not go into things with expectations especially when circumstances are out of your control I feel that I’ve grown and embody the mindset that if I set the lone expectation to be my best self and commit to challenging myself every day I’ve grown and had more fun playing this sport that I love than ever before This commitment I’ve made to myself is one of my most essential traits and I am proud of myself for exemplifying my expectation and living up to my goals And I can’t forget to mention what a blessing it has been for you fans to get to know me a little bit You all embraced me for who I am and for that Now, let’s get to what matters right here, right now: the playoffs. You all are about to witness the first playoff game at Audi Field in three years There maybe isn’t a team that I have been a part of that is as talented as this one It doesn’t hurt that we are such a tight-knit group of good people and now I’m getting a new vantage point of it watching from the outside looking in We have trusted each other and worked so hard to get to this point Now is the time for you to put the trust in us – as you have all season long – that we will give you everything we have on the pitch these playoffs The Rowdy Audi atmosphere will be key in accomplishing our ultimate mission of lifting a trophy you should be proud of the environment you’ve worked to create but just know that we feed off of every bit of energy you give so don’t be scared to dial it up even more these last few games We feel at our best when the crowd is at its best I’ll leave you with this: It is no secret that my season ended earlier than myself or anyone else would’ve wished. But with it has come a shift in my point-of-view I have found great value in my perspective shifting and taking in gamedays much like you do as fans While I know more about what is going on and the game plan of the team on the pitch, I, like you, hang on to every play, scream for every Aubrey save, and my jaw drops for each Trin Spin Even though I don’t have control over my team’s result on the pitch taking in the action from this point of view has brought me closer to you all and helps me appreciate what we got going on here in DC and here’s to the Rowdiest Audi that has ever been Internet Explorer lacks support for the features of this website please use a modern browser such as Chrome A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States An international partnership led by the Passamaquoddy Tribe will improve access to 600 miles and 60,000 acres of habitat to alewives and other sea-run fish The work could result in the return of 80 million adult spawning alewives A spot on the river called Salmon Falls marks the location of a tribal fishing village the Milltown Dam was built across the river near the same site The village—and the sea-run fish that sustained members of the Passamaquoddy People for thousands of years—disappeared The Passamaquoddy now compose the tribal communities Sipayik and Indian Township in Maine and Skutik in New Brunswick This year, a major cross-border collaboration championed by the Passamaquoddy People resulted in the dismantling of the Milltown Dam a keystone species in river and ocean ecosystems surged upriver during their annual spring migration the Skutik could host North America’s largest run of alewives the partners will develop state-of-the-art fishways to carry six species of migratory fish over the dams.  When complete, the restoration work will improve access to 600 miles of habitat for migratory fish and 60,000 acres of spawning habitat in lakes for alewife. A restoration plan produced by the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Skutik estimates that the river might support a run of more than 80 million adult alewives They could produce billions of juveniles each year This tremendous influx of biomass will supply energy and nutrients to all links of the food chain touched by their migration the river gets black with fish,” says Sean Ledwin director of the Bureau of Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat for the Maine Department of Marine Resources “All kinds of inland fish and wildlife like ospreys and minks eat alewives you could have a big meaningful impact on bringing cod and other species that tribes and other people fished for historically.”  The restoration of the Skutik/St Croix River will not only benefit the ecosystem It will also boost the economy of Washington County the most economically depressed region in New England Alewives are used as bait in the Maine lobster industry which brought in about $464 million in 2023 Restoration would support the $20 million juvenile American eel (elver) fishery in which the Passamaquoddy have a large interest The project will also create construction jobs and related work in the nearby communities The Passamaquoddy People have relied on the river for sustenance since time immemorial Archeological evidence from the region shows the presence of alewife bones from an ancient hearth dating back 4,000 years.  “This river is central to who we are and what we're about,” says Ralph Dana a Passamaquoddy Tribal member overseeing the restoration work for the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik and medicinal gathering for thousands of years means ‘the people who spear pollock.’ That profound connection speaks to who we are Pollock used to be abundant here in the Passamaquoddy Bay the Passamaquoddy were forced off their traditional homeland and other development decimated the river’s fish populations the Passamaquoddy petitioned the State of Maine to stop the destruction of the watershed they continued to advocate for the restoration of sea-run fish.  the State of Maine passed a law blocking fish passage on the Woodland and Grand Falls dams due to concerns alewife might harm introduced smallmouth bass populations the alewife run dwindled to about 900 individuals The Passamaquoddy People led the repeal of the law in 2013 and the run has since rebounded to more than 600,000 fish with 99 percent of alewife habitat on the river upstream of the three major dams “They developed the Skutik River Restoration Plan in 2019 and identified the projects [on the Milltown and Grand Falls dams] as the highest priority.”  The International St. Croix River Watershed Board brought together the Passamaquoddy People nonprofits and other interested parties to study the best options for fish passage at the dams Canadian partner New Brunswick Power began the removal of the Milltown Dam in 2023 NOAA Fisheries has worked with the Passamaquoddy Tribe for more than 20 years we awarded the Tribe and the Maine Department of Marine Fisheries funds to design and build fishways over the Woodland Dam and design fish passage solutions at Grand Falls the effective collaboration behind these projects—which includes support from dam owners—represents a model for large-scale restoration.  “It makes sense that we all try to join forces on this one,” says Dana “And I think that's where we've experienced some really exciting results.” Croix is only possible through the collaboration of so many partners,” says Carrie Robinson Director of NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation “I'm grateful in particular to the Passamaquoddy Tribe for their long-term advocacy for this restoration effort." NOAA is funding the design and construction of a large modern fish lift on the Woodland Dam Studies revealed that fish were gathering at another location on the dam so we will fund a second pool-and-chute style fishway NOAA is also providing funding and technical assistance for  the design of a nature-like fishway and a pool-and-chute fishway over the Grand Falls Dam Project partners still need additional funds for construction at Grand Falls.  The Passamaquoddy Tribe hired a staff biologist with NOAA funds who is researching the best designs for the upstream passage of American eels which are born in the Sargasso Sea and spend their adulthood in rivers will have the option of climbing new eelways at both dams Eelways have a series of cylinders or mesh that allow baby eels The Tribe is also using radio telemetry studies and other methods to inform the design of downstream fish passage options for juvenile alewives and adult American eels migrating downstream to the ocean “This work wouldn't be possible without the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding,” says Ledwin it will be transformational to the fishing economy and the ecology of the ecosystem.” Dana hopes the momentum and excitement about these projects will inspire support for future restoration work Fish passage could be improved at several additional dams upstream on the East and West branches of the river benefiting the full suite of native sea-run fish “We're in this for the long haul,” says Dana