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Land Use & Planning
Land Use & Planning
February 3, 2017
FMR is shoring up our advocacy program. In addition to offering opportunities to sign petitions, write letters and speak up at meetings, we're coordinating fun and educational happy hours, training sessions and networking events. We're also amping up our communications to better support our growing community of river advocates.
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January 11, 2017
December 27, 2016
At long last, new State of Minnesota rules are now in place governing land use and development along the metro stretch of the Mississippi River, a.k.a. our local national park! While allowing for growth and redevelopment, the new rules protect the metro riverfront's natural, scenic and cultural treasures.
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December 12, 2016
A number of Mississippi Messages readers have contacted us since the leaves fell from the trees about a new building on the river located just north of Minneapolis' Lake Street bridge. We investigated and have some answers, as well as several related questions and concerns.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific & Natural Area, Inver Grove Heights
Three options: August 15, September 17, October 5, 2024
Hidden Falls Regional Park, St. Paul
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area, Cottage Grove
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