Resource of the Month

Resource of the Month
'Rebirth: The Mississippi's National Park' (Video)

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Produced for FMR by award-winning local filmmakers John Kaul and Tom Reiter, and narrated by Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Seel, this 30-minute documentary tells the story of how one man’s vision — combined with smart citizen advocacy and effective political leadership — created the Mississippi River's first and only national park right here in the Twin Cities. Enjoy the film online, request a copy for your local library, school or organization. 

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Resource of the Month: The best views of the river

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There are numerous places to view the river, but two stand out far above the others.

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