Whats left behind

Whats left behind

The St. Croix River is heading bank to normal levels again.  The flood is over and the sandbags and concrete barricades are gone.  Parking lots are going to be open again soon. . High waters have left much mess behind. .   Waters aren’t exactly back to...
Darn Knit AnyWHERE?

Darn Knit AnyWHERE?

Originally posted 4/7/2010 Like many people in the Midwest, I have family connections to Chetek, WI. It’s a beautiful small town that still feels like a small town. The 4th of July parade is filled with old cars and big dump trucks. Surrounding towns send their...
Goodbye Sandbags

Goodbye Sandbags

It’s been a long weird week in Stillwater. The call to help sandbag was a week ago today. The amount of people willing to help was enormous.  The long levee wall was built in just a few days.  The historic lift bridge has been closed since Tuesday due to fears...
Water Water Everywhere

Water Water Everywhere

So…here was the water level on the St. Croix River in Stillwater yesterday… Here is the water level today! Yes, the kids are walking through the water…in winter boots…only in MN.