Sierra Club equity goals move forward with Partnership Grants
October 24, 2019
The North Star Chapter has committed to being an intercultural, anti-racist organization. Our latest effort to live into that pledge is to offer our volunteer teams the opportunity to apply for Partnership Grants to build stronger relationships with...
Amanda Forero: North Star Sierran Spotlight
October 23, 2019
This month we are spotlighting Amanda Forero. Amanda is a regular office volunteer and member of our Change and Equity Outreach Team.
Our Puppy’s First Camping Trip at Moose Lake State Park
October 22, 2019
Willow’s floppy ears fly backward like long, flowing hair as she rips and roars around camp. She’s a 3-month-old labradoodle and it was her first time camping. A sweet pup, she’s got a bunch of energy - sometimes too much. But nothing takes it out...
Say No to Proposed New Fracked Gas Plant Near Lake Superior
October 18, 2019
Two utilities, Dairyland Power in Wisconsin and Minnesota Power in Minnesota, are asking regulators for permission to build a new $700 million fracked gas power plant in Superior, the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC). They want to double...
Sierra Club Endorses Duluth City Council Candidates
October 11, 2019
Endorsements were awarded to Mike Mayou for City Councilor at Large, Gary Anderson for City Councilor in the First District and Roz Randorf for City Councilor in the Third District.
Hundreds Rally in Duluth to Oppose Line 3 Tar Sands Pipeline
September 28, 2019
Nearly 1,000 people gathered today on the shores of Gichi-gami—Lake Superior— for a rally and march to express their ongoing opposition to Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands pipeline. The crowd expressed appreciation to the Minnesota Pollution Control...
Electric Car Display + Extend the Greenway Ride + Rally
September 9, 2019
As part of the 9th annual National Drive Electric Week, this Sunday over a hundred electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts will rendezvous at Lake Monster Brewing in Saint Paul, followed by a short bike ride and rally to extend the Midtown Greenway...
Alex Burns: North Star Sierran Spotlight
September 3, 2019
This month we are spotlighting Alex Burns, chair of our Land Use and Transportation Team, who is hoping you will join him on our annual bike tour on September 15th!
Mateo Trujillo: North Star Sierran Spotlight
July 26, 2019
This month, we are spotlighting Mateo, whose videography work to inspire others to join in fighting for our planet will be shared later in July.
Bulletin from Rochester: Clean Energy Has Come a Long Way
July 24, 2019
When you stood up and asked our utility to consider the goal you were all but laughed out of the room. When you asked Public Transit to consider electrifying buses, you were told it was unreasonable. When you said we had a responsibility to act on...