Learn about a huge N Mpls riverfront redevelopment and weigh in
Located roughly two miles north of downtown between the Lowry and Camden bridges, the city-owned Upper Harbor Terminal site is the largest remaining single-owner development opportunity along the river in Minneapolis.
Affordable housing. Parks and trails. A 10,000-seat riverfront amphitheater. A business incubator. All have been suggested as part of the redevelopment of the long-closed port of Minneapolis, the 48-acre Upper Harbor Terminal site in North Minneapolis. Come learn about the options and weigh in on what you'd like to see at a series of community meetings late-June through September.
Whose view? From where? — May 2017
We received several correct responses to last month's photo, taken from the banks of one of Minnesota's nicest small towns on the river.
Whose view? From where? — March 2017
We added some extra clues and extended the guessing window — and it worked! We received three correct responses. Have you figured it out yet?
N Mpls riverfront metal shredder required to move!
According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the neighborhood surrounding Northern Metals, which is located along the North Minneapolis riverfront, has the highest levels of lead poisoning and asthma hospitalizations in the city.
Friends of the Mississippi River was pleased to learn today that a settlement has been reached between the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the City of Minneapolis and Northern Metals Recycling. Northern Metals has been operating a metal shredder along the Mississippi riverfront in North Minneapolis for several years and part of their operation was temporarily shut down recently when they were caught failing to meet air quality standards required by their state permit.
Unlocking the future of St. Anthony Falls
What's at the end of the rainbow? Our local national park's visitor center at the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock. Photo by National Park Conservation Association.
Big ideas are bubbling up to transform the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock in downtown Minneapolis site. Closed to navigation in June 2015, the lock could become the centerpiece of the vibrant riverfront park and neighborhood that surrounds it.
Welcome Daurius, FMR's new outreach assistant!
A hearty welcome to Daurius Mikroberts! With so much energy, enthusiasm and experience, Daurius is sure to be a great addition to both the FMR office and our outdoor volunteer and education events.
Whose view? From where? — February 2017
Last month's photo was taken from one of our most visited regional riverfront parks, Did you recognize it?
Whose view? From where? — December 2016
We received two responses to this month's glorious fall photo of the largest intact prairie in the Twin Cities area.
Whose view? From where? — November 2016
Despite featuring an area that's been in the headlines, our November view of an industrial area along the river was a real stumper. Cheers to Janette Law for submitting the only correct response!
