Advocacy

Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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July 12, 2024

Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more

Community meeting and Q&A with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

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September 12, 2025

Join us for a town hall-style community meeting, featuring a brief statement from Mayor Carter followed by a Q&A. Read more

Mayor Carter in front of the St. Paul skyline

Welcome to our new Grassroots Organizing Coordinator (and farewell to Maddie!)

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September 8, 2025

Meet Jenna, our new River Guardians advocacy program leader, and celebrate our outgoing coordinator's achievements. Read more

Who owns the St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall? It's still being debated

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August 13, 2025

The cutoff wall, a vital component of the infrastructure around St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis, has drawn attention in recent years due to questions about its ownership and maintenance. A study is underway, but it won't resolve everything. Read more

Water flows over Owamniyomni, also known as St. Anthony Falls

Invasive carp deterrent project moves ahead

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August 5, 2025

FMR was proud to be part of the Stop Carp Coalition's success last year to secure state funding for an invasive carp deterrent in the Mississippi River. Will the project be completed in time to block these fishes' upstream progress? Read more