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Marine on St. Croix getting first cell tower

Marine on St. Croix is installing a 180‑foot cellular tower on city‑owned land near its compost site and septic drainfield, officials said November 13, 2025. AT&T will be the core tenant, other carriers may co‑locate, and the city will receive $22,000 per year for the land lease; the site lies outside the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway boundary and is intended to improve public safety communications on the river and in town.

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  • Tower height: 180 feet; location: city‑owned parcel north of downtown near compost site and drainfield
  • AT&T is core tenant; co‑location by other carriers expected
  • City lease revenue: $22,000 annually; site selected to minimize visual impact and avoid Riverway easements

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November 13, 2025
11:46 PM
Marine on St. Croix finally getting a cellular tower
Twin Cities by Mary Divine