Crime & Safety
St. Croix River Crossing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set
The new crossing will provide a better, larger route between the states and will replace the more than 80-year old Stillwater Lift Bridge.

STILLWATER, MN — The dedication ceremony to mark the opening of St. Croix Crossing will be held Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 10:00 a.m. on the eastbound Highway 36 approach ramp spanning Highway 95 in Oak Park Heights, MN.
The new crossing, connecting Oak Park Heights and St. Joseph, WI will provide a better, larger route between the states that will replace the more than 80-year old Stillwater Lift Bridge. It will ease congestion in downtown Stillwater and is anticipated to be a boon to economic development in the region, according to transit officials.
What: Dedication of the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge
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Who: Federal, state and local officials from Minnesota and Wisconsin will gather to mark the completion of the new St. Croix River Crossing.
When: 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2
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Where: On eastbound Highway 36 approach ramp spanning Highway 95 in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
More details on the dedication will be released after the after July 4, 2017.
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