Supporting FMR

Local storytelling legend Loren Niemi on the power of stories and how the river changed him

by Sara DeKok

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June 4, 2020

We're thrilled to engage noted local storyteller Loren Niemi in planning and curating Our Storied River: An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River this fall. In a recent interview, we learned more about his life as a storyteller, how the river has changed him, and how he plans to work with our story-sharers. (Will you be one of them?) >>

Our storied river: Call for storytelling submissions

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May 19, 2020

If you have a story about how the Mississippi River changed you, we want to hear it — in your voice. At our Moth-esque virtual gala this fall, we'll showcase tales from diverse voices and varied experiences that dazzle, twist, flood us or still us. Tell us yours by July 24. >>

Hands hold water that flows into a river. A person speaks. Text: Our Storied River

FMR is Platinum: GuideStar's highest level seal of transparency

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May 11, 2020

We're proud to announce that FMR has received GuideStar's 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency. We’re committed to the highest level of transparency because our supporters deserve to know our full and complete story, from financial information to results and progress toward our mission. >>

View of the the Mississippi River and Minneapolis, MN skyline

FMR is Mississippi Market's Positive Change recipient now through May 31!

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May 6, 2020

FMR is proud to be Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op's month of May Positive Change recipient. Round up at the register and donate your reusable bag credit to make some positive change! >>

Upper Harbor Terminal: North Minneapolis voices

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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April 30, 2020

Over 90 Minnesotans have contacted their legislators over the past few weeks to oppose $20 million in state bond funds for First Avenue's proposed concert venue at Upper Harbor Terminal on the North Minneapolis riverfront.

North Minneapolis residents wrote about how the project prioritizes private developers' interests over community members' and perpetuates racial and environmental disparities. While these writers' voices are their own, we share their concerns. >>

Caring for the river and one another this spring (2020)

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April 13, 2020

We've pulled together ideas about how to celebrate Earth Day all month for supporters like you to act on your values and enjoy moments of positive impact during this tough time. So whether you're up for advocating online, collecting litter or you just need a moment to be still and witness the migrating birds, we look forward to celebrating Earth Month with you — separately, but together. >>

Picking up trash on a local walk (solo and wearing gloves)

River Sustainers are foundational to the health of the river

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February 10, 2020

Fred Bertschinger provides "perpetual support" to FMR as a River Sustainer. Ongoing, recurring monthly contributions make up the crucial foundation of support we rely on in our work to protect the health of the Mississippi River. Here's how. >>