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Twin Cities' pivot into Wisconsin strains land and water use
Wisconsin communities face rising Twin Cities pressure on lakes and rivers as residents hunt, boat, and camp across Polk and St. Croix counties. DNR notes weekend crowding and shoreline development threaten habitats while nonresident bow hunters and tubers boost conflicts. Minnesota share of park registrations and boat counts indicate heavy cross‑state use. Tim Eisele reports for DNA.
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St. Croix
Wisconsin
Twin City
Polk County
Apple River
DNR
Rick Cornelius
Twin Cities
Glenn Chaffee
Jerry Wagner
St. Croix Falls
Nevers Dam
Prescott
Stillwater
Somerset
University of Wisconsin
Minnesota
Polk
Burnett
Interstate State Park
Interstate
Willow River State Park
St. Croix County
Willow River