Supporting FMR

Supporting FMR
FMR presents an evening with American Routes' Nick Spitzer and WCCO's Jearlyn Steele October 2019

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An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River on October 3 will feature public radio’s producer of "American Routes" Nick Spitzer who will take us on a journey from the headwaters down south to the mouth through music and storytelling. WCCO's Jearlyn Steele returns to the stage as our emcee>>

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An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River featuring Nick Spitzer and Jearlyn Steel
Sitka Salmon Giveback Campaign: $25 for you and $50 for the river

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This fall, Sitka Salmon Shares is giving back to the Big River to show its support for clean water and healthy fish. When you order a 2020 seafood share, you will too!  >>

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Fishing for seafood off the coast of Alaska in the North Pacific
Become a Mississippi River Sustainer and help protect the river for the next generation

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By switching to recurring monthly contributions, FMR Mississippi River Sustainers ensure the health of the river. This convenient way to support FMR provides ongoing, reliable revenue to help protect, restore and enhance the mighty Mississippi. >>

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Young child is playing with rocks along the bank of the Mississippi River
The river has something to ask you: 'Will you be my friend?'

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The Mighty Mississippi originates as a humble stream at a small woodland lake in our state. It gets its first full taste of what humans can do to abuse a waterway when it hits the Twin Cities, where, for well over a century, it served as an industrial sewer, made utterly devoid of life.

But for over 25 years, you've helped Friends of the Mississippi River lead the way in enhancing our river. Read why our hometown river and FMR need your support. >>

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Volunteers remove invasive species
A rare opportunity to protect 150+ acres on the main stem of the Mississippi

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FMR is leading the charge to acquire and restore a once-manicured golf course in Washington County. Learn more about this opportunity and our hope to transform the former golf fairways and putting greens back to their natural state.  >>

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A view of the Mississippi River looking across to Lower Grey Cloud Island from the former site of Mississippi Dunes Golf Links.
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Thank you for making FMR's fall event our most successful ever

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A sold-out crowd of members and friends raised over $200,000 at our biggest fall event yet. We've posted videos of inspiring performances by our featured artists, as well as our river playlist and event photos so you can relive the evening.  >>

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An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River closing blessing for the Mississippi River

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Upcoming Events

New date: February 15, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
FMR's office, near Harriet Island in St. Paul
Throughout February
Hennepin, Ramsey & Washington counties
Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
MWMO, Northeast Minneapolis riverfront