Hints of the natural river

With the river level lowered 3 and a half feet to aid the 35W Bridge recovery efforts, National Park Service Historian and FMR Board member John Anfinson explored long-submerged realms of the river. What he found were hints of the once free-flowing and echos of the past.

Read his article in the Pioneer Press.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Along the river in St. Paul
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, Hastings
Various paddle tours and events, June 12-14
Along or in the Mississippi and Crow rivers, spanning from Minneapolis to Brainerd.