Mississippi River News

An update on federal funding cuts and the river

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August 21, 2025

Some good news for our local national park unit, but MNRRA and federal agencies working for the river still face many challenges. Here's what we're seeing from our partners. Read more

FMR making the case for sustainable aviation fuel in the Strib

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June 12, 2025

In case you missed it, FMR has been making the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as a river-friendly source for sustainable aviation fuel in the Star Tribune. Read more

Plane wing over river + The Minnesota Star Tribune

Is the proposed riverbed mine in Cottage Grove legal?

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February 7, 2025

What's next for the proposed mine in — yes, in — the Mississippi River backwaters near Grey Cloud Island? Read more

View from Pine Bend Bluffs of Mississippi River and Grey Cloud Island

In memoriam: Friend of the river Don Wyse

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July 10, 2024

Dr. Don Wyse, a pillar of the sustainable agriculture movement, passed away unexpectedly on July 2. His death leaves a significant hole in our community, but he also leaves behind a vision for a better world that will inspire us for years to come. Read more

FMR staff and Forever Green staff, including Don Wyse, by the river

Renewing the call for a federal river restoration program

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February 8, 2024

A bill to create a place-based, whole-river program Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act was introduced in both the House and the Senate for the first time. Read more

The Atlantic takes on Minneapolis 2040

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January 29, 2024

Because of our advocacy for climate-smart dense urban development, national magazine The Atlantic reached out to FMR Land Use & Planning Director Colleen O'Connor Toberman to get our perspective on Minneapolis 2040. Read more