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

Hand-broadcast native prairie seed at Orvin 'Ole' Olson Park [WAITLIST]
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Tend a restored oak savanna at Davis Farm Park
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Pull invasive plants at Nicollet Island Park
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

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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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