Advocacy

FMR River Guardians are now 2,000 strong!

by Alicia Uzarek

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November 18, 2018

Through our River Guardians program, over 2,000 people have spoken with one voice to protect, enhance and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed. >>

River Guardians at the 2018 Legislative Session Wrap-up Happy Hour.

There's still time to weigh in on local river planning

by Irene Jones

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November 13, 2018

Several Twin Cities communities have completed their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront, but a number are still seeking public comments in the coming months. Find out where your your community stands. >>

View of the High Bridge from Cherokee Park in St. Paul

Friends of the river happy hour

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October 11, 2018

FMR River Guardians celebrating the end of the 2018 legislative session

Mpls. Park Board & Graco near settlement over East Bank Trail

by Alicia Uzarek

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October 10, 2018

The Minneapolis Park Board and Graco Inc. are nearing a settlement on a long-time lawsuit over the East Bank Trail between Graco and the Mississippi River near Hall's Island. >>

A map showing the former Scherer Brothers site and the parcel Graco may purchase from the park board.

Several metro cities want to hear from residents about their riverfront

by Irene Jones

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September 6, 2018

As summer turns to fall, Twin Cities communities throughout the metro are moving fast to wrap up their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront.

Hastings and St. Paul Park — two cities with an abundance of high quality riverine habitat — are accepting comments through the end of November and December, respectively. Several other cities want public comments submitted before the end of September. >>

The view from Cottage Grove's River Oaks Park looking towards Hastings to the south.

Will St. Paul block future park trails?

by Alicia Uzarek

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September 6, 2018

A railroad expansion proposal threatens planned community trails that would connect Pig’s Eye and Eagle Lakes in St. Paul’s largest park. >>

Renderings of new riverfront concert venue, parks and housing in N Mpls released

by Alicia Uzarek

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August 20, 2018

After more than two and a half years of community engagement, draft plans for the redevelopment of a mile-long riverfront site in North Minneapolis were revealed mid-August.

The draft calls for a dramatic overhaul of the Upper Harbor Terminal site, aiming to turn the long-closed port into both a regional attraction and a beneficial part of the North Minneapolis community. >>