Write to the River

We're no longer running Write to the River, though we thank you for your interest in this creative writing project that inspired artistic engagement with our river for four years.

You can enjoy all 20+ editions, find out more about the project’s impact and read an interview with project coordinator Leslie Thomas below.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.