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Land Use & Planning
Land Use & Planning
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November 6, 2025
A mining company wants to dig for materials beneath the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove. WCCO interviewed FMR's Colleen O'Connor Toberman about pushback from neighbors and government agencies. Read more
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October 12, 2025
Did you know that Ford Motor Company owns a hazardous waste dump right on the river's edge in the middle of St. Paul? FMR has been a longtime advocate for cleaning up this site. Join us to take action. Read more
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January 10, 2022
Learn why we support keeping one lock, but look forward to exploring the potential removal of two local locks and dams, and sign up to receive updates. Read more
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January 10, 2022
How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more
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November 3, 2026
The award honors FMR's 20-year campaign to establish stronger, more protective rules for riverfront development along the metro Mississippi. Watch the video for the story of how FMR and our advocates made it happen. Read more
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October 29, 2026
Join FMR staff and others to discover how community power has shaped the Mississippi River’s past and how it can shape its future at this Mississippi Watershed Management Organization event. Read more
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September 14, 2026
This summer, the public had its first opportunity to comment on a proposed nickel-sulfide mine in Tamarack. Hundreds of FMR River Guardians advocated for clean water for current and future generations. What happens next? Read more
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Wabasha Taproom, St. Paul
Monday-Friday, January 25-29, 2027
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