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Land Use & Planning
Land Use & Planning
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December 19, 2025
Join us to rally (5:45 p.m.) and join the community meeting (6:30-8:30 p.m.) hosted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as we advocate for a full clean-up of the hazardous waste dump on the riverfront north of Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul. Read more
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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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December 14, 2025
The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more
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December 12, 2025
The story of one of the most far-reaching accomplishments for the river since FMR’s founding: riverfront rules all along the metro Mississippi to protect its scenic, cultural and ecological value. Read more
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - rally 5:45 pm, meeting 6:30-8:30 pm
Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul
Monday-Friday, January 26-30, 2026
Online
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Rosemount Wildlife Preserve and North 20 Brewing, Rosemount
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