FMR Updates

Our 2026 legislative priorities for the river

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January 19, 2026

From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River. Read more

The Minnesota Capitol building in front of a purple evening sky.

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

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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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

Fueling change: FAQ on sustainable aviation and protecting our waters

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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

What do you dream for the river?

by John Briel

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August 19, 2022

The theme for our fall gala this year is The River Dreams. Get a preview of our speakers and their dreams for the river, then tell us yours! >>

The River Dreams, speakers, and river images

What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

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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

VIDEO: Restoration done right — Community, conservation and the Vermillion River

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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