Stewards Update
August 8, 2020
Stewards advocate for policies related to water, forests, and wildlife - updates on their latest meetings and research.
Campaign Teams Update
August 8, 2020
Campaign teams advocate for legislative change on environmental issues - updates from our Stop Line 3, Zero Waste, Clean Energy and Land Use and Transportation teams.
Sierra Club Endorses Dan Feehan for Congress
August 4, 2020
Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Rep. Dan Feehan for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District.
What’s Up With “Clean Car Standards” and Why Do They Matter for Minnesotans?
July 29, 2020
Minnesota is poised to pass Clean Cars Minnesota, a standard that would reduce climate change-causing air pollution and increase customer choices. As the first Midwest state to embark on this journey to clean up the new cars and passenger trucks...
Duluth Deserves Better
July 28, 2020
Duluthians value clean water and a livable climate. We expect our State Senator to support our values, yet the current State Senator from Duluth, Erik Simonson, regularly votes with Republicans and polluters. Simonson says he cares for the...
Sierra Club Endorses Dean Phillips for Congress
July 27, 2020
Today the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Rep. Dean Phillips for reelection in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District.
In a time of crisis, it’s time for leadership
July 24, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to damage our public health and our economy, Minnesotans look to the State Legislature for leadership in this multi-layered crisis. No matter the color or your skin, no matter whether you are from the metro area or Greater...
Stalking Odonata
July 9, 2020
Summertime and the toothed ones are about — aerial monsters eating as much as they weigh every week and dominating as the top predators of their insect world. No special tools or skills are required to stalk these beasts. Just look for them cruising...
Electric Utilities Can Cut Costs AND Reduce Pollution
July 3, 2020
Right now, Minnesota Power and Otter Tail Power have the opportunity to reduce air and climate pollution and cut down on customers’ electric bills, all by running their coal-fired power units less. Read on to learn what they need to do and how you...
ICO Statement on George Floyd
June 30, 2020
The Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO), North Star Chapter joins organizations in the Twin Cities and beyond in mourning and condemning the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. His murder is the most recent example in...