Farewell to Kay

[Photo: Kay Yanisch]

This month, FMR bids farewell to Kay Yanisch, our Mississippi River Challenge Event Manager for the last four Challenges. Kay took the Challenge from a fledgling (but still really fun!) event to a complex operation offering multiple choices and opportunities for participation. She greatly improved the event's evening at Historic Fort Snelling, ramped up its interpretive aspects, and did much, much more. All of us at FMR are grateful for her commitment and hard work, and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

Many of Kay's job responsibilities will now be handled by Kristin Nierengarten, newly titled as FMRs Development and Special Events Assistant. If you have questions about the 2009 Mississippi River Challenge, please direct them to Kristin via our contact form or at 651-222-2193 x19, and keep your eyes open for updates and event news in the coming months.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, Hastings
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Lake Rebecca Park, Hastings
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Highland Park Community Center Auditorium, St. Paul

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