FMR Updates

Thank you for making FMR's fall event our most successful ever

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October 10, 2018

A sold-out crowd of members and friends raised over $200,000 at our biggest fall event yet. We've posted videos of inspiring performances by our featured artists, as well as our river playlist and event photos so you can relive the evening. >>

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River closing blessing for the Mississippi River

New development could radically change downtown St. Paul's riverfront

by Whitney Clark

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October 8, 2018

Massive new skyscrapers towering over the St. Paul riverfront are again on the table. The Ramsey County Board is considering three competing redevelopment proposals for the site formerly occupied by the county jail and West Publishing buildings. >>

St. Paul riverfront development proposal rendering

Why do volunteers hand-collect seed for FMR?

by Karen Schik

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October 8, 2018

What would you be willing to pay for a few teaspoons of prairie seed? Seeds from native prairie remnants that our volunteers collect by hand are priceless. >>

Why we initiated a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota

by Trevor Russell

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October 3, 2018

This week, FMR joined eight other conservation organizations in initiating a lawsuit against the state. It’s an unusual move for FMR, but an important one. Here’s why. >>

Special Places: Stunning river overlooks

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October 2, 2018

As the colors turn, it's an especially good time of year to enjoy sweeping river valley views. This month in our 25 Special Places silver anniversary series, we're profiling a few of our favorite metro promontories. >>

Volunteers on the prairie bluff at River Oaks Park

Snapping turtle hatchlings protected from predators

by Ellie Rogers

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September 10, 2018

Our wildlife cameras caught baby snapping turtles hatching in peace thanks to our new wildlife nest enclosure at Spring Lake Islands Wildlife Management Area. >>

Several metro cities want to hear from residents about their riverfront

by Irene Jones

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September 6, 2018

As summer turns to fall, Twin Cities communities throughout the metro are moving fast to wrap up their draft plans for land use and development along their local riverfront.

Hastings and St. Paul Park — two cities with an abundance of high quality riverine habitat — are accepting comments through the end of November and December, respectively. Several other cities want public comments submitted before the end of September. >>