FMR Updates

FMR Strib commentary: 'The public wants cleanup at the St. Paul Ford site. Do regulators?'

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March 4, 2026

Elected leaders, community members and Friends of the Mississippi River are all calling for a full cleanup of Ford Area C. Read FMR's Star Tribune commentary. Read more

The results from our multi-year bumble bee research study are in

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February 23, 2026

How can we improve habitat for bumble bees? That's the question our multi-year research project sought to answer. Read more

Mining company abandons proposed project in Mississippi riverbed

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February 13, 2026

FMR advocates helped turn the tide against this damaging proposal in Cottage Grove, which faced both widespread public opposition and a lawsuit. Read more

The river with islands in the distance near the site of the now-abandoned mine proposal.

We protect what, and who, we love: FMR's response to the ICE occupation

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February 5, 2026

As the ICE surge hits the Twin Cities, we must recognize the violence and civil rights violations affecting our communities while also highlighting the best of Minnesotans. Read more

FMR 2025 annual report now live

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January 26, 2026

Celebrating all that our community of river supporters accomplished in 2025 to steward the Mississippi River for generations to come. Read more

Two volunteers work in prairie by a river

Beth Dooley joins FMR board

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January 15, 2026

A renowned food and travel writer and longtime friend of FMR, Beth Dooley joined our board in January. Plus, we're celebrating the service two long-time board members who are stepping down, but not entirely away. Read more