We are launching a photo contest to gather photos of the Mississippi River. To participate in the photo contest, people can post pictures of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #STPriver. Winning photos that capture the river in one of the four categories below will be chosen … Read More
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photo by Chris Juhn
30 hungry goats to be released in Saint Paul
*Please note: This media event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. due to the weather. On Tuesday, May 2, thirty eager goats will be released along the bluff edge at Indian Mounds Regional Park in Saint Paul to kick off the city’s first-ever effort to reduce the spread of invasive species … Read More
Say ‘cheese,’ Mississippi! Photographers will capture the river
Pioneer Press
City of Saint Paul begins effort to capture the Mississippi River
Up-and-coming local photographers to document Saint Paul’s greatest natural asset SAINT PAUL – The City of Saint Paul has selected three local photographers in residence to support the efforts of its Great River Passage initiative to expand the image library of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. These three emerging photographers will capture the Mississippi … Read More
River Balcony Master Plan Release for Comment
The River Balcony Master Plan is a guiding document for development of the River Balcony, identifying project scope, development opportunities and design direction. The Master Plan contains a vision statement, goals and design principles for the River Balcony, as well as a set of design guidelines for the Balcony and adjacent private development. The River Balcony … Read More
Downtown St. Paul river promenade draft plan out for public comment
Pioneer Press
1,000 Ways to Recreate
Summer in Minnesota means exploring our great lakes and rivers, including the 17 miles of the Mississippi River right here in Saint Paul. The Great River Passage has compiled a calendar of the daily and ongoing programs and events taking place along the river this summer. Visit the calendar as well as a map outlining … Read More
St. Cloud exploring ways to embrace river it has turned its back on
MPR
Emerging Photographers Residency
The Great River Passage seeks a diverse set of Minnesota based artists working in photography/documentation to redefine the image of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul. Applications due 3/19/17. Full application details..
Call of the wild: can America’s national parks survive?
The Guardian