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Conjunction dysfunction: A $100 million typo may lead to a special session
by Trevor Russell

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June 7, 2016

After Gov. Mark Dayton's pocket veto of the tax bill, a special session appears more likely this month. The governor chose not to sign the bill as it contained a $100 million wording error (an "or" instead of an "and"), letting the clock run out and preventing it from becoming law. A June special session will be needed to correct and re-pass the essential bill, making it likely the Minnesota Legislature will also tackle important transportation and bonding business left undone, including vital funding for state water quality improvements.

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Through July 6: Last chance to weigh in on new riverfront land-use rules
by Irene Jones

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May 10, 2016

FMR encourages all river-lovers to contact Judge Lipman by July 6, 4:30 p.m. to let him know that you support strong river development rules in our national park, tell him why the river is important to you and share what you would like to see protected or improved. Read on to learn more about the proposed rules for the metro-area stretch of the Mississippi River and how to contribute your voice.

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Riders along the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area, our local national park!
FMR's new documentary about our local national park at the Riverview Theater May 24!

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May 6, 2016
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Our local stretch of the Mississippi River is also a national park.
Senate budget bill approved; Fully funds FMR priorities
by Trevor Russell

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May 3, 2016

The Minnesota Senate voted 39 to 24 in favor of the Senate Omnibus Finance Bill on Thursday, April 28. The bill includes several of FMR's top environmental initiatives, including The Working Lands Watershed Restoration Program and funding for the Forever Green Initiative.

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Making the most of the Governor's Water Summit
by Alicia Uzarek

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March 1, 2016

When over 800 Minnesotans gather in a windowless basement on the first beautiful spring-like day, there must be a compelling reason. In this case the reason was water. Residents of the Land of 10,000 Lakes showed up in droves to show their care and concern at the Governor's Water Summit. Among them, of course, were staff from FMR and our fellow water protection colleagues, plus 30 volunteer FMR River Protectors. Together, we made sure our top priorities for clean waters were heard loud and clear. Next up: Turning these basement conversations into noticeable improvements for Minnesotans' waters, communities and wildlife.

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Governor Dayton opening the first ever MN Water Summit
You're invited! Governor's Water Summit Briefing
by Alicia Uzarek

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February 15, 2016

The Governor's Water Summit is just around the corner. If you're planning to attend, in-person or online, please let us know! (We'd like to invite you to a pre-summit briefing, complete with beer and snacks in downtown St. Paul.)

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Dayton's water quality summit a go. Help set the agenda!
by Trevor Russell

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January 17, 2016

Mid-January, Governor Dayton announced that his administration will host the Governor's Water Summit in St. Paul on Saturday, Feb. 27th. FMR and our conservation partners are working with the administration to help shape the summit and provide a much-needed focus on ideas that can help address agricultural water pollution, the largest source of pollution to the Mississippi River. Summit registration has closed, but you can still play a role and help set its agenda by taking the Governor's Clean Water Summit Survey.

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Winter Salt Awareness Week: Sign the petition or attend a webinar
Monday-Friday, January 26-30, 2026
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Brush haul and bonfire at Rosemount Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount [WAITLIST]
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
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FMR's office, near Harriet Island in St. Paul

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