Minnesota Must Commit to 100% Clean Energy
February 12, 2021
Minnesotans want bold action on climate justice.Minnesota has made strong progress moving away from coal to clean energy -- and the costs of wind and solar continue to decline. Utilities know this is the direction we must go: Xcel Energy committed...
The Future Is Now: Solar Energy Coming to Northern Minnesota
February 6, 2021
In November 2021, Grand Rapids will begin enjoying the benefits of solar energy, including cutting energy costs for residents.
The Fight to Stop Line 3 Continues
January 29, 2021
Across the state, we want climate action. Governor Walz campaigned as a climate champion -- when he approved Line 3, he failed his climate commitments. Make no mistake: Minnesota cannot make good on our climate goals if Line 3 is in operation...
Move Minnesota, Sierra Club, and MN350 Push Back as Gov. Walz’s Budget Proposal Ignores Urgent Need for Transit Investments
January 28, 2021
Unmet transit needs compromise Minnesota’s ability to address the climate crisis, racial equity, and economic recovery. United in our concern that the Governor’s 2021 budget proposal completely ignores these critical transit needs, Move Minnesota,...
Sierra Club Response to Governor Walz's Budget
January 26, 2021
Contact: margaret.levin@sierraclub.org, 612-259-2446
St. Paul, MN -- Today Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced his two-year budget proposal. In response, the Sierra Club North Star Chapter issued the following statement from State Director...
Urban, Low-Carbon, Transit Friendly Cohousing
January 15, 2021
Cohousing communities combine private units and common space, where residents share many skills and interests, periodically have meals together, and support one another. Future residents are deeply involved in the design, development and eventual...
The Legendary Muskrat
December 29, 2020
“No matter that marshes have been drained and their homes destroyed in the name of progress, the muskrats continue to grow and multiply. The Creator has made it so muskrats will always be with us because of the sacrifice that our little brother made...
Campaign Teams Update - December 2020
December 24, 2020
Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.
Stewards Update - December 2020
December 23, 2020
Stewards advocate for policies related to water, forests, and wildlife - updates on their latest meetings and research.
Team Reflections from 2020
December 21, 2020
This year for our annual celebration of the Solstice and volunteer awards ceremony, we knew that we would not be able to come together in person. So we asked volunteer leaders – who are the heart of the Sierra Club - to share photos and videos...