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    February 7, 2019
    Traces of the emerald ash borer were found on this tree after bark was removed. File photo
    What does extreme cold mean for the emerald ash borer?
    Last week's subzero temperatures were bad for the emerald ash borer. The invasive pest is a major threat to ash trees, a common tree species...
    news/science-and-natureFebruary 7, 2019 - 6:00am
    June 8, 2018
    Jeff Bjork shared this photo of Lake Louise as it appeared years ago. Lake Louise has long been a prime turtle habitat, Bjork said, as it has slow moving water turtles prefer. He said Lake Louise was often dammed by beavers long before humans put dams on the river.
    Turtles in turmoil
    Jeff Bjork said he's been trying to help the local turtles since he was a boy. As a child, he'd go out to a sandpit that existed where the city...
    news/science-and-natureJune 8, 2018 - 6:26pm
    February 18, 2018
    Spring semester public astronomy talks and observatory viewings set
    The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Physics Department begins its spring season of free public observatory viewings and astronomy talks on...
    news/science-and-natureFebruary 18, 2018 - 8:00am
    November 30, 2017
    'We're at the beginning': Water group’s recommendations focus on future
    In December 2016, the St. Croix County Board established a committee to study ground and surface water quality. The group, established in place...
    news/science-and-natureNovember 30, 2017 - 7:25pm
    August 17, 2017
    Path of the eclipse: When and where to get the best view
    On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun.
    news/science-and-natureAugust 17, 2017 - 9:27am
    Path of the eclipse: When and where to get the best view
    On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun.
    news/science-and-natureAugust 17, 2017 - 9:27am
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