In the Media
FMR is proud to serve as the voice for the Mississippi River and the people who care about it — at the Capitol, in our communities and in the media. Many thanks to the reporters who take the time to cover important river issues.
Forester Magazines ― October 23, 2017
by David C. Richardson
Hastings Star Gazette ― October 11, 2017
by by Jake Pfeiffer
Hastings High School students worked with FMR to clear out invasive plant species from Vermillion River Linear Park to help prepare the site to be planted for wildlife and pollinator habitat.
(Republished in the Rosemount Town Pages and Farmington Independent.
My Minnesota Blog ― October 7, 2017
by John Harrington
After learning about buckthorn from FMR, this blogger is doing his part to reduce its spread.
Camden Community News ― October 2, 2017
by Beth Vang
In partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, amongst others, FMR hosted a walk to the river for Northsiders across the Dowling Avenue Interstate-94 overpass to gather feedback on how to best improve the experience and riverfront access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Farmington Independent ― September 27, 2017
by FMR SuperVolunteer Cole Williams with photos by Rich Wahls
After several delays, our much-beloved annual Vermilliion Stewards trout survey proceeded in the Vermillion River.
KDWA ― September 25, 2017
In this local radio show, stewardship director Adam Flett talked about the upcoming river island cleanup in partnership with the Hastings Environmental Protectors or HEP.
Spokesman Recorder ― September 25, 2017
by Charles Hallman
Profile of Dr. Dorceta Taylor, the headliner of FMR's fall 2017 fundraiser, and her environmental justice work.
Pioneer Press and Southern Valley News ― September 19, 2017
by Frederick Melo
As plans for the St. Paul Ford site evolve, multiple views and needs such as the need for bluff-edge parkland such as the need for bluff-edge parkland
GoMN ― July 31, 2017
by Melissa Turtine
WCCO radio ― July 27, 2017
by Jordana Green
Pioneer Press ― July 26, 2017
by Nick Ferraro
Outdoor News ― July 26, 2017
Pioneer Press ― June 25, 2017
by Frederick Melo
Summer concert-goers hoping to catch a free outdoor performance in the Twin Cities have any number to choose from, but along the iconic Mississippi River, it’s slim pickings. St. Paul officials say they’re as committed as ever to “activating” the river with happy hours, fitness classes and future kayak rentals, but not necessarily through large, splashy headline concerts.
Star Tribune ― May 29, 2017
by Tom Meersman
Minnesota farmers will be given extra time and in some cases financial help to comply with the state's buffer law that requires them to plant perennial vegetation between crops and creeks. Farm groups say the changes don't go far enough, and environmental leaders (including Friends of the Mississippi River) object to how the measure would be funded.
MINN Post ― April 19, 2017
by Ron Meador
FMR was proud to be a lead organizer of Minnesota's first Water Action Day, flooding the Capitol with roughly a thousand citizen advocates for clean water. Veteran reporter Ron Meador reported on this surprisingly bright spot during a fairly dark legislative session for our waters.