FMR Updates

Thank you, youth river stewards!

by Ashley O'Neill Prado

article

November 3, 2020

Despite COVID-19, we engaged hundreds of youth as active stewards and students of the river in 2020. >>

Four youth volunteers stand in a wooded area holding a large buckthorn branch.

'Rebirth: The Mississippi's National Park' on TPT-MN

event_new

October 14, 2020

Once a dumping ground, now a national park -- the Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River

FMR welcomes new program leader Laura Mann Hill

by Whitney Clark

article

October 14, 2020

Passionate about connecting people with the river and each other, Laura is a natural fit here at FMR. An educator, artist and activist, she'll work with our stewardship and education staff to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. >>

Minnesota gets a bad report card for nitrate reduction (part one)

by Trevor Russell

update

October 14, 2020

In the first of a two-part series, we’ll look at the results of the state’s recent nutrient reduction report card. The results are ... not good. >>

Choose the winners of the great FMR Kernza bake-off!

by Ellie Rogers

update

October 9, 2020

You know we're serious about clean-water crops like Kernza, but we're also pretty serious about baked goods. Check out the entries and cast your vote in our virtual bake-off by the end of October. >>

River drawdown offers a look back in time... and a glimpse of the future?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

update

October 7, 2020

What did the Mississippi River look like before the locks and dams? For a few days, we got a glimpse near St. Anthony Falls of what a less-encumbered Mississippi might look like if locks and dams are removed. Check out our photos. >>

FMR's first-ever virtual gala a hit!

by Ellie Rogers

article

October 7, 2020

At Our Storied River, we raised close to $170,000 for the river. Thank you! If you missed the livestream or you just want to see it again, check out this collection of our featured river stories, a tour from FMR staff of a few of our favorite places, and glimpses of the artwork created for the event. >>