FMR Updates

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. >>

The view from Cottage Grove's River Oaks Park looking towards Hastings to the south.

Will St. Paul block future park trails?

by Alicia Uzarek

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September 6, 2018

A railroad expansion proposal threatens planned community trails that would connect Pig’s Eye and Eagle Lakes in St. Paul’s largest park. >>

Special Places: Cocktails on the river

by Sara DeKok, by sue rich

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September 4, 2018

This month in our ongoing special places silver anniversary feature, we suggest a couple of our favorite spots to grab a cocktail (or mocktail) and watch the river flow by. >>

Renderings of new riverfront concert venue, parks and housing in N Mpls released

by Alicia Uzarek

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August 20, 2018

After more than two and a half years of community engagement, draft plans for the redevelopment of a mile-long riverfront site in North Minneapolis were revealed mid-August.

The draft calls for a dramatic overhaul of the Upper Harbor Terminal site, aiming to turn the long-closed port into both a regional attraction and a beneficial part of the North Minneapolis community. >>

A rendering of the proposed Upper Harbor Terminal Community Performing Arts Center

FMR advocates call on MN to protect our drinking water!

by Trevor Russell

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August 16, 2018

Hat’s off to FMR’s advocates! On August 15, FMR staff hand-delivered 226 comments from River Guardians and other advocates calling on the state to both implement and improve a new state rule to protect our groundwater. >>

Bao Phi, award-winning poet, to be featured at FMR's annual fall event

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August 10, 2018

Don't miss Bao Phi — two-time Minnesota Grand Slam champion and National Poetry Slam finalist — as he shares his poetry and connection to our Big River at our signature annual event, "An Evening Celebrating the River," September 20 in downtown Minneapolis.

This year's theme is "The River Inspires," and spotlights the special connection between the river and our thriving arts community. >>