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October 13, 2026
More than 325 species rely on the Mississippi flyway, a migration path stretching along the Mississippi River from the Gulf to the headwaters and beyond. Here in the Twin Cities, we're lucky to live in its midst each spring and fall. Read more
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September 30, 2026
We’re looking for a strategic, creative professional to coordinate and support communications for policy advocacy campaigns and produce engaging social media content. Read more
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September 29, 2026
More than 200 guests came to our reimagined fall gala, raising nearly $200,000 for the river. Read more
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September 17, 2026
Written collaboratively by our youth council, this book helps young readers see the connection between their neighborhood streets and the mighty river that winds through the Twin Cities. Read more
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September 14, 2026
This summer, the public had its first opportunity to comment on a proposed nickel-sulfide mine in Tamarack. Hundreds of FMR River Guardians advocated for clean water for current and future generations. What happens next? Read more
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September 10, 2026
A new stewardship model for parks beloved by committed neighbors: FMR provides technical guidance, but neighbors lead. Read more
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September 8, 2026
Our high school summer program explored the river and the work it takes to keep it healthy. Participants' capstone projects included an animated video, a painted triptych, native planting models and more. See what they created. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 9:00am to 12:30pm
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
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