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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is holding a Wild Rice Standards Study Mid-Project Review meeting on February 28 to March 1 at the Dakota Lodge in West St. Paul.  An open house and poster session for the general public…

By Isaac HansonMany residents of the Minneapolis-St Paul area are aware of the Black Dog Generating Station in Burnsville. The plant also happens to sit along the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.A recent hike along the south side …

On February 13, 48 environmental, civil rights, and community leaders from across the country joined together for a historic display of civil disobedience at the White House where they demanded that President Obama deny the Keystone XL tar …

By Jada Wollenzien
In his State of the State Address, Governor Dayton briefly mentioned the need for transit funding. Ennumerating the urgent needs across the state, he stated, “and I have not even mentioned tonight, nor does my budget add…

Excerpt from Governor Dayton’s State of the State address tonight.
 

 
I want all of us, and especially Minnesota’s future generations, to live in a healthy environment; in safe, inclusive communities; and with the same ri…

By Wade UnderwoodNow that the legislative session is entering its second month, Sierrans are speaking up to support solar energy in Minnesota.  So far, the online effort of our members and supporters has been immense. Minnesota …

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to amend and change the rules regarding Minnesota’s endangered, threatened, and special concern species list.  Species on the list are placed into one of three c…