North Star Blog

Once again, Minnesota is at the forefront of conversations around racism and police violence. We are grieving with Amir Locke's family and all who have been impacted, including countless other lives lost. This is just the most recent police murder...

To avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis, we need to transition away from burning fossil fuels and move to 100% clean, renewable energy. As we make big decisions in how we generate electricity, provide heat to our homes and businesses, and...

The common garter snake slithers farther north than any other snake in North America. Hardy and adaptable, this reptile is found nearly everywhere in the continental US and Canada, with only the icy polar regions of northern Canada and hottest,...

The Grand Rapids Public Utilities (GRPU) Commission voted unanimously at their November 18 meeting to authorize Minnesota Power to sign a contract to build a solar garden and battery storage system in Grand Rapids. Minnesota Power will pass the...

Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.

The completion of the Enbridge Line 3 construction has brought up many emotions: heartbroken, angry, and disillusioned, to name a few. Yet 2021 was also a year of perseverance, movement building, and hope. Under very difficult circumstances, we...

Thanks for your interest in Sierra Club Outings. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about COVID safety, locations, activities, and more.

Sierra Club's Peter Wagenius joined Kate Knuth to talk about her ambitious Minneapolis Green New Deal Plan, and why she's our endorsed candidate for Mayor.

28 Minneapolis and Saint Paul community organizations released a letter to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) today regarding its Rethinking I-94 project. The letter faults MnDOT’s environmental review process, required by the...

Stewards advocate for policies related to water, forests, and wildlife.