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

August 13 through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
TPT, Twin Cities PBS
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.