Land Use & Planning

Ramsey County considers three properties for redevelopment, conservation

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 16, 2021

The county is making plans for three properties on the east side of St. Paul: The site of a former juvenile correctional facility on undeveloped bluffland holding Dakota history; a golf course that's home to an endangered bumblebee; and a grassland where prairie birds flock. We've encouraged officials to inventory ecological resources and work with those studying the cultural resources before proceeding with planning. >>

New river access in Cottage Grove?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 13, 2021

The former Mississippi Dunes golf course in Cottage Grove has amazing potential to be a new park, but its owners want to develop it into housing. You can weigh in to protect habitat and public river access at this special site. >>

Mississippi Dunes info session: A new park for Cottage Grove

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April 12, 2021

Cottage Grove has an opportunity to protect part of the riverfront Mississippi Dunes, a former golf course. Learn more about this special place and how to get involved May 3, 5 p.m. >>

Why the Corps of Engineers must remain at St. Anthony Falls

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April 1, 2021

Dr. John Anfinson is an FMR board member, a Mississippi River historian and the former superintendent of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. He recently wrote this article for the Northeaster newspaper. >>

Pioneer Press highlights St. Paul riverfront projects

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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March 25, 2021

From northern Minnesota to New Orleans, no city has more miles of Mississippi riverfront than St. Paul. A recent Pioneer Press article highlighted some of the major new projects that will enhance community connection to the river. >>

Star Tribune highlights opposition to Corps' lock disposition plan

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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March 8, 2021

Despite community and congressional opposition, the Army Corps of Engineers still plans to pursue divestment of the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock. Share your feedback on the plan with the Corps through March 18. >>

Action Alert: Urge the Army Corps of Engineers to protect the Twin Cities river [CLOSED]

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February 10, 2021

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on the future of the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock in downtown Minneapolis. Join us in advocating for a future that increases public access while safeguarding the lock's essential functions. >>