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: Longfellow River Gorge Festival
Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis
Keep 'em Clean: Stencil St. Paul storm drains with FMR
Now through October 31, 2026
Throughout St. Paul
An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River: Take Me to the River
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis

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Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.

 

Claim your spot by Sept. 10.