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Thank you for joining us at Music in the Prairie!

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June 10, 2025

Two hundred river supporters came together for the first Our River event, Music in the Prairie featuring The Cactus Blossoms. Check out our photos of the afternoon and a recap of the program highlights. Read more

Bumble bee habitat: What we've learned from monitoring (so far)

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February 7, 2025

How can we make the best possible habitat for bumble bees? That's the gist of the question Friends of the Mississippi River is trying to answer. Read more

What the lottery-backed environment fund has made possible for the Mississippi River

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September 10, 2024

Vote YES to rededicate lottery funds to our great outdoors this fall. This fund has helped uncover the hidden risks of triclosan, restore 1,000+ acres of habitat, figure out the best way to deter invasive carp, advance clean-water crops and more. Read more

Pine Bend Bluffs SNA in the fall with a view of the river from bluffs

Share your thoughts, hopes for Dakota County parks, greenways and natural areas

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September 4, 2024

Is there a park-related topic that you’re passionate about? Or something you'd like to see emphasized in Dakota County's parks and natural areas over the next few decades? If so, this is your chance to have your voice heard. Read more

A guide to local prairie wonderlands

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August 23, 2024

Our favorite metro prairies — some restored, some native remnants, but all prairies FMR supporters can be proud of. Plus, what colorful blooms you can find where and when. Read more

Liatris and goldenrod blooming in prairie

FMR becoming a powerhouse for pollinator protection

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August 1, 2024

Two new FMR initiatives are big wins for pollinator protection and research. With good questions and better data to answer them, we can find out what more we can do to make the best possible habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Read more