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.

Open Waters: Rethinking the Mississippi ―
Making the Most of the Governor's Water Summit
River magazine ―
Storm Drains
by Maggie Wingdingstad & Open World Learning School
Feature story on the importance of educating people about the connection between storm drains and the Mississippi River. The author and her class

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Upcoming Events

Remove garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis
Remove invasive plant species at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park [WAITLIST]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park
Craft night with FMR staff and board
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St. Paul

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Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.

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