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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 14h

Sierra Club endorses Sylvie Hyman for St. Louis Park City Council Ward 4!

Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 14h

Sierra Club endorses Jamison Whiting for Minneapolis City Council Ward 11! @jamisonwhiting.bsky.social

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrating a big win!

The Rochester Public Utilities Board voted to reaffirm its commitment to the goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

We thank the RPU board & #RochMN community members -- and we'll keep showing up for a fossil free future ☀️

www.sierraclub.org/minnesota/bl...

Rochester and RPU Reaffirm 2030 100% Renewable Energy Goal, We’ll Keep Watching

Rochester Public Utilities Board voted to “[reaffirm] its commitment to the goal of achieving 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.” This is a big win for our community and we thank Rochester Pub...

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 2d

This is sprawl. 🗞️Read all about it. It's bad for all (including climate). #YesToHomes but not everywhere.
www.startribune.com/dayton-faste...

A rural holdout is now one of the Twin Cities’ fastest-growing suburbs

Northwest metro suburbs mushroomed around rural Dayton, which is now reckoning with explosive growth of its own and pressure from its neighbors to address it.

www.startribune.com

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 9d

First day of #WeekWithoutDriving was a breeze. I’m glad MPLS is taking strides to make it easier to live car-free.

This yearly event challenges us to put ourselves in the shoes of kids, elders, disabled and justice impacted people who don’t have cars and/or licenses. Join us!

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Tom Olsen @olsenforparks.bsky.social · 4d

This is also Day 6 of #weekwithoutbiking!!! A reminder that until we implement systems that take climate action seriously, as a matter of course, we need to mobolize as a community!

Tom Olsen @olsenforparks.bsky.social · 4d

Joining my neighbors to walk for and DEMAND a Lyndale that serves people, transit, and our local communities over archaic views that prioritize single occupancy vehicles!

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Coalition for Clean Transportation @cleantranspo.bsky.social · 6d

Diesel school buses are a problem.
Clean electric buses are the solution.
💌 from Parent & Hopkins MN School Board Member
www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/f...

School bus emitting toxic smog exhaust from tailpipe

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 8d

Today marks National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, or Orange Shirt Day -- a day of deep mourning, reflection and accountability for the incredible loss and systematic removal and genocidal policies against native people, especially children: www.sierraclub.org/minnesota/bl...

National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools

On September 5th this year, Minnesota became the second state in the United States to raise the flags of its first nations. The experience left me deeply wanting to recommit to deepening ways our work...

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Molly Coleman @mollycoleman.bsky.social · 9d

Day 1 of #WeekWithoutDriving. Biked, trained, bussed. It’s easy to take public transit without thinking twice when I’m going downtown or places along the Green Line; today is a day when there were a few trips where I would usually have justified hopping in the car. Excited to be breaking bad habits!

Bike leaned up against a bus bench with light from the setting sun in the background.

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 9d

Today kicks off #WeekWithoutDriving!
A chance to challenge yourself to try other ways of getting where you need to go.
What works? What doesn't?
Let’s build communities that are inclusive and accessible for everyone. weekwithoutdriving.org
🚶‍♀️👨‍🦽🚴‍♀️🚍🚆🌎

Week Without Driving

Sep 29th – Oct 5th, 2025 - An experience created for everyone to learn firsthand about barriers and challenges for nondrivers. Join, support, or become a host.

weekwithoutdriving.org

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DeWayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com · 9d

Right now, Minneapolis can choose a different story than the one people are telling about us – we can choose to believe in the power of us.

Voting is open now until November 4. I hope you'll rank me first on your ballot because Minneapolis deserves better.

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BikeMN @bikemn.bsky.social · 9d

Do you bike in:

Duluth
Minneapolis
New Ulm
St Louis Park
Stillwater
Willmar
Winona

Today is your LAST DAY to fill out the Bike Friendly Communities survey from @bikeleague.org

www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_2025

2025 Bicycle Friendly Community Public Survey

Tell us about bicycling in your community!

www.surveymonkey.com

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 9d

We're 💯 with you Councilmember @mollycoleman.bsky.social.
Happy #WeekWithoutDriving!
🚶‍♀️🚲🚍🚊🌎

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 12d

Sierra Club endorses Ethrophic Burnett for Minneapolis City Council Ward 5! @efornorth.bsky.social

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 12d

Sierra Club endorses Danielle Robertson for Bloomington At-Large City Council!

Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 12d

Sierra Club endorses Heidi Garrido for Hopkins City Council! @garrido4hopkins.bsky.social

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 12d

Sierra Club endorses Kimberly Wilburn for Minnetonka At-Large City Council!

Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

Sierra Club endorses Aurin Chowdhury for Minneapolis City Council Ward 12! @aurinmpls.bsky.social

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

Sierra Club endorses Aisha Chughtai for Minneapolis City Council Ward 10! @aishaforward10.com

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

Sierra Club endorses Soren Stevenson for Minneapolis City Council Ward 8! @sorenwithward8.bsky.social

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

Sierra Club endorses Katie Cashman for Minneapolis City Council Ward 7! @katiecashman.bsky.social

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

Sierra Club endorses Melvin Carter @melvincarter.bsky.social for St. Paul Mayor!

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

Sierra Club endorses Dewayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com as our first choice for Minneapolis Mayor!

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BikeMN @bikemn.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks to our dedicated members and strong internal champions, America's City for Health is taking up to torch of creating a transportation system that works for everyone.

Accessibility, sustainability, and affordability are intrinsically linked when it comes to mobility.

#WeekWithoutDriving

Rochester hosting a 'Week Without Driving' events

The goal of the week, Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, is to raise awareness about the challenges faced by non-drivers, including people with disabilities, seniors and people without access to a vehicle.

www.postbulletin.com

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Sierra Club MN North Star Chapter @sierraclubmn.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 If BlackRock takes over MN Power, ratepayers could see higher bills while Wall Street profits. Communities are fighting back—and regulators at the PUC have the power to stop it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwTx...

Tell the @governorwalz.mn.gov, don’t sell out Minnesotans to BlackRock!

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