Write to the River — Spring 2021 prose & poetry
Our spring edition features thoughtful and moving writing that reflects the passage of time along the river, how past events connect to current times, and ways in which the river remains a wise teacher. >>
Write to the River — Winter 2021 prose & poetry
Inspired by the season, this winter's insightful writing reflects a strong sense of place, vivid imagery and intimate connections with our ice-covered Mississippi River. >>
Write to the River — Fall 2020 prose & poetry
This season's then-and-now prompt inspired moving writing with diverse perspectives. Each piece conveys human interconnectedness with the natural world and the importance of restoring land and water. >>
Write to the River — Summer 2019 Prose & Poetry
Our summer writing prompt featured a deer and her fawn swimming in the river, and we asked what brings you to the water during the warm season. The writing we received shares many reasons why: the Mississippi River is a friend, a place for special moments, and wellspring of hope, knowledge and resilience. We hope these summer edition writings inspire you. >>
Write to the River — Spring 2019 Prose & Poetry
Year after year, a snowy landscape greens with new life, and our frozen river flows again. Our spring writing submissions beautifully convey ways the changing river landscape can inspire. From a vantage point on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis to rolling along the river's entire course, we hope you enjoy reading all. >>
Write to the River — March 2019 Special Student Edition
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 — 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.