Land Use & Planning

Mississippi River island hosts colorful sculptures

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June 10, 2025

Through Oct. 26, colorful Mexican folk art sculptures will cover Raspberry Island in downtown St. Paul as a celebration of the Latino community's connection to the Mississippi River. Read more

There's still time to push for stronger river protections in St. Paul

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May 13, 2025

St. Paul residents are speaking up about a proposal to water down riverfront development regulations. Read more

We're hiring: Grassroots Organizing Coordinator

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May 6, 2025

Work with us! Our Grassroots Organizing Coordinator engages advocates to make a difference on important local, state and federal environmental policy decisions. Read more

St. Paul's riverfront: Weakened rules, troubling development plans and 2 toxic dumps

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April 15, 2025

This flood of St. Paul river issues means FMR and community members have opportunities to push for stronger riverfront protections, walkable access to the river in line with community plans and quality cleanups for two toxic riverside dumps. Read more

Speak up for strong riverfront rules in St. Paul

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March 17, 2025

St. Paul's long-awaited Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance is finally coming up for public comment. Unfortunately, the updated draft removes bird-safe building requirements and other vital riverfront protections. Here's how to help. Read more

Birds fly over Harrient Island and river

Judge tells Minneapolis to comply with its riverfront development rules

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March 12, 2025

In 2024, the city of Minneapolis approved a request to build a home on the edge of an erosion-prone riverfront bluff. Now a judge has stepped in, preventing the construction and a bad precedent. Read more