Mississippi River: An urban wilderness
Minnesota Public Radio profiles the newest of Minnesota's five national parks, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
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.