parks

by Sophie Downey

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December 11, 2019

In 2019, volunteers of all ages got their hands dirty with FMR at community volunteer events. Together over 1,400 individuals gave a combined 4,916 hours of service to help protect, enhance and restore the health of the river and our local communities. We're so grateful to our amazing River Stewards! >>

Volunteers create piles for habitat in the Minneapolis river gorge

by Sophie Downey

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October 31, 2019

Facing a steep climb up tall stairs, FMR staff and River Gorge Stewards opted for a creative way to dispose of invasive buckthorn at a recent volunteer event along the river: create habitat piles. >>

Spring Lake regional park master plan open house Oct. 14

by Irene Jones

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October 9, 2019

What's next for this special place (and FMR restoration site) on our great river? You can help decide. >>

Spring Lake regional park master plan open house Oct. 14

by Irene Jones

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October 1, 2019

What's next for this special place on our great river? You can help decide. >>

Riverfront regional park plan roundup

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 8, 2019

FMR has been participating in the master planning processes for Above the Falls, Mississippi Gorge and Hidden Falls Crosby Farm regional parks in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a roundup of the draft plans, FMR's comments on these plans and opportunities for future public participation. >>

Upper Harbor Terminal - Where do we go from here?

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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March 26, 2019

Despite public opposition, the Minneapolis City Council approved the concept plan for the Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) site in North Minneapolis. FMR continues to have many concerns and will stay engaged as planning progresses. >>

FMR opposes Upper Harbor Terminal plan, calls for more community engagement

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February 19, 2019

The Minneapolis Upper Harbor Terminal site is key to improving the North Minneapolis riverfront. Done correctly, the redevelopment of this city-owned site can better connect residents with the river and be a model of sustainability and community wealth-building. So why would the city let private companies take the lead and reap the majority of benefits? >>