Council of Advisors

Friends of the Mississippi River is honored to rely upon the wisdom and experience of the following advisors as it develops its strategic priorities and policy positions.

  • Shirley Hunt Alexander
  • Peter Bachman
  • Charles K. Dayton
  • David Durenberger
  • George Latimer
  • Ted Mondale
  • Dr. Michael Osterholm
  • Phil Riveness
  • Tina Smith

Upcoming Events

Pull invasive plant species at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA [FULL]
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights
Remove garlic mustard at the river gorge sand flats [FULL]
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis
Remove invasive plant species at St. Paul Park's Riverside Park
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park

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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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