Write to the River — Special student edition 2019
We are delighted to offer this special Write to the River edition featuring student writing from Augsburg University's River Semester program and Minnehaha Academy's Environmental Science class. >>
Write to the River — Spring 2019 call for submissions
Despite record snowfall and persistent river ice, the first indicators of spring have finally arrived. Longer days, intense sunlight and pools of meltwater inform us of what's coming. In what ways do the signs of spring along the river inspire you? We'd like to know. >>
Write to the River — Winter 2018 / 2019 Prose & Poetry
The frozen Mississippi River invites us to pause for a closer look, and our winter submissions eloquently capture the unique aspects of the river through winter's lens. >>
Write to the River — Fall 2018 Prose & Poetry
In response to the fall photo prompt featuring visitors to Raspberry Island in St. Paul, writers submitted thoughtful poetry and prose that shows the many ways we access and understand our connections to the river. >>
Write to the River featured in Open Rivers Journal
We're thrilled to share this beautiful feature of FMR's Write to the River project from the Open Rivers Journal of the River Life Institute.
Coordinator Leslie Thomas shares the inspiration for using words and images to deepen relationships with the Mississippi, along with a selection of writing and author interviews. We hope you enjoy it! >>
Special announcement: Write to the River is at Wabasha brewery in July!
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 prose and poetry will be exhibited throughout the month with a special artist's showcase night July 13.