FMR is pleased to announce that Seitu Jones will be the keynote storyteller at our signature annual event, "An Evening Celebrating the River," September 20 in downtown Minneapolis.
In his five-decade career, Jones has been a fixture of the Twin Cities’ art, environmental, agricultural and water communities.
This year's theme is "The River Inspires," and we're shining the spotlight on the special connection between the river and our thriving arts community. >>
FMR is on the lookout for a new Communications Associate and a Database Coordinator. Both positions are 30 hours/week with benefits.
This month in our special places silver anniversary feature, we recommend checking out the miles-long stretch of riverfront parkland on St. Paul's west bank: Harriet Island and Lilydale Park.
(Yes, this part of St. Paul is on the same side of the river as Minneapolis.)
We're excited to announce that Write to the River and FMR's silver anniversary will be celebrated throughout July at Wabasha Brewery near the Mississippi River in St. Paul. Photos and select photos will be exhibited throughout the month with a special artist's showcase night July 13.
A new state rule aimed at reducing groundwater contamination by farm fertilizers could be delayed by a legislative move made formal on Monday, June 11. But Gov. Mark Dayton is calling the move unconstitutional and has instructed the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to proceed as planned.
At this time, public hearings about the new and much-needed water protection rule are still on the calendar, including one in Farmington, Monday, July 16. Expect a River Guardians Action Alert this July as well. >>
What is your river story? We'd like to know. The summer 2018 issue of Write to the River is open for short prose and poetry submissions through August 1, 2018.
Our photo prompt is 'Morning rain' by photographer Tom Reiter. What is it about our ever-changing Mississippi River that revitalizes you? Or makes you halt in your tracks to allow your gaze to linger? >>
The DeLaSalle High School Green Team showed garlic mustard whose boss at Nicollet Island, our newest habitat restoration site.
So far this spring, FMR volunteers of all ages have removed truckloads of invasive species, planted hundreds of native wildflowers and trees, stenciled hundreds of storm drains and even "bombed" a prairie-in-progress (we mean seed-bombed, of course).
And we're not even halfway through the outdoor events and outings season! >>
Join us as we bid farewell to Linda Moua as she leaves FMR to pursue an internship at Hennepin County District Court to expand her IT experience. >>
The 2018 Minnesota legislative session resulted in very good news for a 48-acre riverfront site in North Minneapolis known as the Upper Harbor Terminal. An influx of $15 million state dollars will help kickstart its redevelopment into housing, offices, stores, restaurants, an amphitheater, parks and trails. >>
While many of the most troubling bills and provisions were eventually defeated this Minnesota legislative session, a mixed bag of stand-alone items were passed and signed into law. ...And, oh yeah, the Legislature unnecessarily raided $98 million from the state’s voter-approved Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund.. >>