North Star Blog

In a ruling Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court remanded the PolyMet air pollution permit to the Minnesota Court of Appeals to address whether PolyMet knowingly submitted false or misleading information to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (...

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

Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues.

The Sierra Club North Star Chapter represents over 80,000 members and supporters across Minnesota empowered to protect our communities’ well-being through environmental advocacy. In line with our mission and commitment to racial, economic and...

While the impact of Valentines Day on our relationships can be positive, we can’t always say the same about its impact on the environment. From decorations, to gifts, to romantic gestures, I’ve been thinking about ways we all could make this year’s...

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...

In November 2021, Grand Rapids will begin enjoying the benefits of solar energy, including cutting energy costs for residents.

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...

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,...

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...