In the Media
FMR is proud to serve as the voice for the Mississippi River and the people who care about it — at the Capitol, in our communities and in the media. Many thanks to the reporters who take the time to cover important river issues.
Star Tribune ― December 15, 2017
by Janet Moore
More than 60 years after streetcar service was discontinued in the Twin Cities, a key advisory committee has recommended bringing the streetcar back along the Riverview Corridor but in a much different form. While supportive, FMR and the National Park Service are keeping a close eye on possible plans to create a el for streetcar below Fort Snelling.
Jazz Police ― December 4, 2017
by Andrea Canter
Thank you the amazing Laura Caviana for not only releasing her beautiful CD"'Confluence' but donating part of its sale and funds raised at its release party to FMR.
St. Cloud Times ― November 15, 2017
The Laura Caviani Trio Concert, 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church of the St. Cloud Region, 1107 Pine Cone Road S, Sartell. This is a CD release concert, with free will offering proceeds going to Friends of the Mississippi River.
Park Bugle ― October 31, 2017
by Kristal Leebrick
A new water quality mural, the first of its kind in St. Paul, helps educate Como Lake visitors and neighbors.
Forester Magazines ― October 23, 2017
by David C. Richardson
Hastings Star Gazette ― October 11, 2017
by by Jake Pfeiffer
Hastings High School students worked with FMR to clear out invasive plant species from Vermillion River Linear Park to help prepare the site to be planted for wildlife and pollinator habitat.
(Republished in the Rosemount Town Pages and Farmington Independent.
My Minnesota Blog ― October 7, 2017
by John Harrington
After learning about buckthorn from FMR, this blogger is doing his part to reduce its spread.
Camden Community News ― October 2, 2017
by Beth Vang
In partnership with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, amongst others, FMR hosted a walk to the river for Northsiders across the Dowling Avenue Interstate-94 overpass to gather feedback on how to best improve the experience and riverfront access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Farmington Independent ― September 27, 2017
by FMR SuperVolunteer Cole Williams with photos by Rich Wahls
After several delays, our much-beloved annual Vermilliion Stewards trout survey proceeded in the Vermillion River.
KDWA ― September 25, 2017
In this local radio show, stewardship director Adam Flett talked about the upcoming river island cleanup in partnership with the Hastings Environmental Protectors or HEP.
Spokesman Recorder ― September 25, 2017
by Charles Hallman
Profile of Dr. Dorceta Taylor, the headliner of FMR's fall 2017 fundraiser, and her environmental justice work.
Pioneer Press and Southern Valley News ― September 19, 2017
by Frederick Melo
As plans for the St. Paul Ford site evolve, multiple views and needs such as the need for bluff-edge parkland such as the need for bluff-edge parkland
GoMN ― July 31, 2017
by Melissa Turtine
WCCO radio ― July 27, 2017
by Jordana Green
Pioneer Press ― July 26, 2017
by Nick Ferraro