North Star Blog

The Minnesota legislature unleashed the first wave of bills that seek to undercut the regulatory powers of government agencies. Although this is hardly a new tactic imagined by the Trump administration, it is emblematic of both a state and federal...

On November 8, voters in Minnesota and around the country and cast their votes. The results were complicated; the outcome of many different issues, demographics and other factors all impacting each other. One thing we do know, however: virtually no...

by Anna LaCombeLast Friday, Minnesota held its fifth Environmental Congress at the University of Minnesota. The annual event is hosted by the Environmental Quality Board, the publishers of the annual Environment and Energy Report Card which...

We invite you to join us for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s March on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14. The march starts and ends at the Minneapolis Indian Center, 1530 East Franklin Ave. Sierra Club members will meet at our office...

By Dr. Bruce Snyder, retired Neurologist and member of the North Star Chapter’s Executive and Clean Air and Renewable Energy (CARE) CommitteesEnvironmental legislation will face an uphill battle in the state legislature this...

As we approach the end of the first month of the 2017 session of the Minnesota Legislature, a number of bills are moving quickly. While high-profile issues such as health care dominate the headlines, no issue area has seen more activity so far than...

Hundreds of people opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) gathered in downtown St. Paul on November 15, calling on President Obama to do everything in his power to permanently reject the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The St. Paul rally was...

After more than five years of tireless work by Sierra Club supporters and our many allies, last week the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a truly transformational 15-year energy plan for Xcel Energy. More than 10,000...

Each year a leader in the environmental community is selected by the Minnesota DFL to receive the Willard Munger Award. This auspicious award was presented to our very own Justin Fay at the 2016 Founders Day Dinner on October 21.

What have you been doing for the last 21 years? The Sierra Club has been hosting our annual Bike Tour for every one of them. Come join us this Saturday, September 17th as we continue one of our favorite traditions. This year’s Bike Tour we’re...