No more winter boating on the Mississippi?

In the MinnPost, Mike Mosedale noticed an unusually quick and widespread freezing of the River above Saint Anthony Falls. Further sleuthing turned up a surprising explanation – changes at the Riverside Power Plant.

Upcoming Events

Partner event: National Mississippi River Day
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside
Pull garlic mustard at Camel's Hump [WAITLIST]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, Cottage Grove

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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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