Land Use & Planning

Agencies and community members push back against river mining proposal in Cottage Grove

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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

Ford Area C: The overlooked toxic waste dump along the river

by Colleen O'Connor Toberman

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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

What's going on with Twin Cities locks and dams?

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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

Changing climate, changing river

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January 10, 2022

How will climate change affect our river, and what can we do about it? Read more

St. Anthony Falls cutoff wall: No immediate threat, advocacy still needed

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August 17, 2026

An important study of the underwater cutoff wall above St. Anthony Falls is now complete. We know a lot more about its condition and failure risks, but one crucial question remains: Who owns it? Read more

600 Main proposal, FMR featured on Fox 9

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July 31, 2026

Fox 9's Corin Hoggard recently interviewed FMR Land Use and Planning Director Colleen O'Connor Toberman about the proposed development at the end end of the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. Read more