20 Things to Do in Minnesota in Winter
February 15, 2015
It’s February – the holidays are well behind us, but winter is far from releasing its grip. This is the time of year in which the luster of cold-weather activities begins to wear off, winter carnivals and events wind down, and you find yourself...
8 Reasons Biking and Walking Should Be Part of the State Transportation Bill
January 30, 2015
Transportation is one of the top issues at the State Legislature this year and is already getting a lot of media attention. As it should–investing in a modern transportation system is critical for Minnesota’s economic competitiveness and quality of...
Meet Legislative Advocate John Hottinger
January 27, 2015
This legislative session, the Sierra Club is privileged to be working with John Hottinger as our advocate at the State Capitol. John recently stepped down from his position as a volunteer leader on the Executive Committee after seven years of board...
Sierra Club Participates in Campaign to Save Boundary Waters
January 12, 2015
A coalition of organizations has developed a national campaign to save the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) from proposed copper-nickel, or sulfide, mining projects that would inject toxic waste into the pristine waters of the nation’s...
Vulnerability or Strength: How Minnesota Can Move Beyond Oil
August 9, 2011
In this report, we document the true cost of Minnesota’s oil addiction. We also provide solutions to solve the energy crisis in our state.
Minnesota is at a crossroads. We can continue to send billions of dollars out of our local economy each year...