FMR Updates

FMR Updates
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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by John Briel

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April 21, 2022
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