FMR Updates

FMR Updates
Media coverage of our lawsuit against the state

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February 6, 2018

As articles about our lawsuit roll in, we'll be sure to post them here. First up, the Star Tribune. >>

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Claim your day: FMR is scheduling summer group outings
by Kate Clayton

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February 6, 2018

If you're looking for a service outing that's educational, active, outdoors and provides a tangible community benefit, consider storm drain stenciling in St. Paul with FMR. 

Reservations for outings, as well as classroom presentations and litter cleanups, are now being taken for summer and fall 2018. >>

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Students stencil storm drains in St. Paul neighborhoods
Forum reveals where leading gubernatorial candidates stand on environmental issues
by Trevor Russell

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January 31, 2018

Joining in from 10 different locations across the state, about 3,000 Minnesotans participated in the Our New Environment Forum with six leading gubernatorial candidates. Check out the video to see where each stands on the environmental and conservation issues important to you! >>

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Celebrating 25 years: 25 special river places and stories

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January 13, 2018

Local station CCX helped FMR celebrate our silver anniversary year.

FMR is turning 25! Throughout our silver anniversary, we're celebrating Twin Citians' connection to the metro Mississippi. Allow us to introduce the new River Story Map and 25 Special Places Map. >>

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FMR welcomes two new directors
by Whitney Clark

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January 9, 2018

We are proud to announce Betsy Daub as our new director of land conservation, and Adam Flett as the director of our stewardship and outreach programming! >> 

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Former FMR board chair Tina Smith goes to Washington!

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January 8, 2018

A little cheer rippled through the FMR office as former Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith went to Washington to be sworn in as U.S. Senator Smith.

Sen. Smith previously served as chair of the FMR Board of Directors and is currently a member of the FMR Council of Advisors. >>

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Senator Tina Smith
FMR River Guardians rock their first official year!
by Alicia Uzarek

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December 15, 2017

River Guardians speak up for the river.

We're incredibly grateful and delighted to report that our community of river advocates more than doubled in 2017!

River Guardians helped to save River Heights Park in Inver Grove Heights, rein in water quality rollbacks at the Capitol, worked for improved public access to the riverfront in North and Northeast Minneapolis and much more. Check out the 2017 best-of photos! >>

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Upcoming Events

FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark guest beertends
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
Educators: Bring FMR to your students
This school year
In your classroom or outside
A toast to FMR: Wabasha's 'Neighbor on Tap'
Throughout August 2025
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul

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