Welcome to our new development assistant, Kristin Nierengarten

We welcome Kristin Nierengarten to our staff as development assistant. Kristin has been involved with a variety of non-profit organizations. Her work has included community organizing for NARAL and a summer internship at the Washington County Historical Society. She graduated from Carleton College in June 2008, where she pursued a major in American history and a concentration in womens and gender studies. Before joining the FMR staff, Kristin worked for Carletons Office of Stewardship, part of the schools development office.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Mississippi River Gorge 'beach,' Minneapolis
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 7:00pm
Dual Citizen Brewing, St. Paul

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.