Our under-the-radar National Park — Star Tribune editorial

The 14 June 2008 Star Tribune featured an editorial on the Twin Cities own national park — The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area — which for all of its charms has managed to escape the notice of many locals.

Read it: Our under-the-radar national park — Star Tribune, 14 June 2008.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, Cottage Grove
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Along the river in St. Paul
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, Hastings

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.