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October 12, 2025
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
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June 16, 2025
FMR supporters always have good questions about complex topics. We put together this FAQ to make it easy to get the facts about the promise and potential pitfalls around sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
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August 19, 2022
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January 10, 2022
Learn why we support keeping one lock, but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. Read more
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May 19, 2026
Here's what we found out about water quality by sampling tiny aquatic insects in the Rice Creek watershed last year. Read more
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May 13, 2026
Planned, controlled burns can reinvigorate some of Minnesota's ecosystems, helping to support more resilient, thriving habitat. Here's how. Read more
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April 16, 2026
Together with the Hmong American Farmers Association, Twin Cities Trout Unlimited and the DNR, we've turned former croplands and degraded woodlands into diverse native habitat along the Vermillion River. Trout populations are already responding. Read more
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, Cottage Grove
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