Exploring the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - via Train!
March 10, 2016
On a spring-like Saturday morning on February 27, 2016, a group of twenty met at the Sierra Club office to venture to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We left our cars and took the train from there! This Transit to Green Space...
The Legislature that Lost its Way
February 24, 2016
Environmental values are Minnesota values. We treasure our natural resources; the lakes, rivers, streams, fresh air, forests, prairies, parks and open spaces that define so much of our state’s identity. It’s hard to imagine that publicly elected...
Support the Environment at Your Minnesota Precinct Caucus
February 23, 2016
There has been a lot of buzz about caucuses in the news lately, and we all know they are used to endorse a presidential candidate, but how can you use a caucus to support issues you care about locally? Here is a brief overview of what a caucus is...
All Risk, No Reward: Enbridge’s dirty fuels pipeline system threatens the Great Lakes
February 19, 2016
Growing up near the Great Lakes in Wisconsin, protecting our freshwater resources was not just a topic of conversation, but a way of life for me and my family. As the daughter of a groundwater geologist and a lawyer who worked on storm water...
Safety Improvements Planned for Most Dangerous Intersection in Minneapolis
February 10, 2016
Community voices were heard on February 9th, as members of the Seward neighborhood in Minneapolis voted to support a Hennepin County project to redesign the intersection of Franklin, Cedar, and Minnehaha Avenues, just down the street from the Sierra...
Inspiring Connections Outdoors Volunteer Leaders: Meet Jeff Cepek and Kris Koch
February 9, 2016
The Sierra Club’s Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world. Jeff Cepek and Kris Koch are two incredible volunteers who...
Taking on Winter - Tips for New Winter Cyclists
February 4, 2016
Totally hooked on bike commuting this summer, I welcomed the new challenge of taking on the Minnesota winter. So far it’s been well worth the effort—because a great ride, any time of year, helps me find balance between work and life. While the...
Want to Curb Climate Change? Transportation is Key in 2016
December 18, 2015
Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune calls the climate agreement in Paris "a turning point for humanity. For the first time in history, the global community agreed to action that sets the foundation to help prevent the worst consequences of...
What’s Your (Transportation) Story?
December 4, 2015
Transportation Forward is a new statewide campaign dedicated to building support for new investments in transportation—including “green” options like transit, bicycling and walking. As the Transportation Forward coalition gears up for the 2016...
A Message from the North Star Chapter Chair
November 25, 2015
As you all know, on Monday night a group of white supremacist terrorists opened fire on Black Lives Matter protesters who were peacefully demonstrating in North Minneapolis, wounding five unarmed civilians. This horrific act of violence...