FMR Updates

FMR Updates
Courtney Cochran to lead art projects in Water Knowledge Network series
by Laura Mann Hill

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June 15, 2022

Anishinaabe Artist, filmmaker and community organizer Courtney Cochran will create water-based art with youth and adult participants in our Water Knowledge Network workshop series in Minneapolis this summer.  >>

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How FMR's priorities fared this legislative session
by Trevor Russell

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May 24, 2022

Despite a historic surplus, this year's legislative session was disappointing from FMR's standpoint. Here's where our priorities stand, with a few bright spots included.  >>

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New York Times spotlights U of M's clean-water crops
by Shaymus McLaughlin

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May 10, 2022

The New York Times, as part of its series on "Visionaries" across the country, wrote about the University of Minnesota’s Dr. Donald Wyse and his leading work to develop new, commercially viable clean-water crops.  >>

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A person's boots standing in the middle of green crops.
Meet our new staff!

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May 6, 2022

Thanks to our supporters and funders, we've expanded! We're excited to introduce five new staff members.  >>

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FMR staff photo by the river
FMR welcomes Dr. Kate Knuth and Aubre Parsons to our board of directors

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May 6, 2022

We're thrilled to welcome two new members to our board of directors this spring.  >>

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Dr. Kate Knuth and Aubre Parsons
Join us for lock and dam focus group tours
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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May 1, 2022
Learn more about the big study that will consider the future of two locks and dams in the heart of the Twin Cities. Read more
A photo showing the river almost emptied to the river bottom as part of a draw down by the Army Corps.
What we accomplished together in 2021: FMR's annual report

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May 1, 2022

Celebrate the impactful work you made possible in our 2021 digital annual report.  >>

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River gorge in fall

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Upcoming Events

Give to the Max
November 1 - 20, 2025
Online
Ford Area C walking tours
Three options: October 20, October 28, November 22, 2025
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Our River winter event: Art for the River
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
F-O-K Studios, St. Paul

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