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March 16, 2026
The list of elected officials and community members supporting a full cleanup of this toxic riverfront site is getting longer. What will the MPCA decide? Read more
March 4, 2026
Elected leaders, community members and Friends of the Mississippi River are all calling for a full cleanup of Ford Area C. Read FMR's Star Tribune commentary. Read more
March 1, 2026
A celebration of Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rule reform — one of the greatest accomplishments for the river since FMR's founding. Read more
February 24, 2026
FMR recently signed on to an opinion piece published February 21, 2026, in the Star Tribune calling for a two-year moratorium on data center development in Minnesota. Read more
February 20, 2026
A partial cleanup isn't enough. If you're a St. Paul resident, you can help urge the city council to support a full cleanup request. Read more
February 13, 2026
FMR advocates helped turn the tide against this damaging proposal in Cottage Grove, which faced both widespread public opposition and a lawsuit. Read more
January 29, 2026
At a recent community meeting, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said that it doesn't believe it can require Ford to fully remove its riverfront hazardous waste dump in St. Paul. FMR, elected officials and River Guardians disagree. Read more
January 19, 2026
From conservation work to sustainable agriculture to lock and dam questions, there will be opportunities this session to make a positive impact on the Mississippi River. Read more
December 14, 2025
The Ford Area C Feasibility Study is open for public comment through Feb. 3 — the last chance we have to advocate for a full cleanup of Ford Area C in St. Paul. Here's how. Read more
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