North Star Blog

Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.

There is no doubt that microplastics from clothing are a major source of plastics in our waters. According to a recent article from the International Joint Commission (IJC) newsletter, “Plastic fibers, such as those found in synthetic clothing...

Sierra Club North Star Chapter Political Committee is proud to participate, along with TakeActionMN, OutFront MN, Our Revolution and FaithInMinnesota, in distributing this video series which documents a small sample of rampant excessive force by...

This year, Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15, although -- as NPR discusses -- some are referring to it as Latinx Heritage Month, or even Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month. No matter what you call it, the North Star...

Xcel dropped its plans to build a big new fossil gas plant in Becker in response to widespread opposition, but the improved plan is undermined by the inclusion of 2 fossil gas plants and no additional commitments on community & rooftop solar or...

Sierra Club and partners continue to oppose the proposed NTEC fossil gas plant that Minnesota Power and Dairyland Power want to build in Superior, WI. We’re fighting NTEC in Minnesota, Wisconsin and through federal advocacy, because we can’t build a...

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

Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.

I met my first turtle when I was six years old. My grandmother and I were fishing in the river near our home, hoping to catch supper (or at least a treat for the neighbor's chickens). It wasn't long before my cork dived and raced through the water....

Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.