Minnesota

From Classroom to Action: Meet MN Program Intern Alex Perez!

June 19, 2023 | By Alex Perez

Through my studies, I was able to not only understand the plight of native people but also learn how larger actions at the state and federal level effect individuals and communities. With this experience in my back pocket, I am excited to be able to apply this to my work in our community here in the Twin Cities and create lasting change for our neighbors.

Taking on toxic PFAS from MN to NJ

June 13, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

After a landmark legislative victory on PFAS prevention in Minnesota, State Director Avonna Starck shared her thoughts with a New Jersey Senate Committee considering taking their own action against these "forever chemicals".

PFAS Victory in Minnesota - Thanks To Your Support!

May 30, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

We fought off attacks from high paid lobbyists, who flew in from around the country, to represent industry’s interests at the sake of our water and our health. They argued that corporate profits should be put above Minnesotans and we refused to let that message win. And it didn't. WE won, passing the nation's strongest PFAS legislation, and several other critical policies to protect the state we love.

Sasha Lewis-Norelle at Frontline Communities Protection Act Press Conference

Cumulative Impacts Win for MN & Next Steps for Environmental Justice

May 23, 2023 | By Sasha Lewis-Norelle

With the 2023 legislative session ending, Minnesota joins New Jersey and New York in passing cumulative impacts legislation. This bill is the culmination of years of work, community advocacy and organizing, research, and building power at the legislature to protect our overburdened communities - and the movement for environmental justice is growing.

In Memory of Amara

April 17, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

Amara and her family have changed the world.

Testimony on HF24, Full Replacement of Lead Service Lines in Minnesota

February 23, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

House File 24 is Minnesota’s opportunity to rid our communities of lead service lines once and for all. With unprecedented federal funding, the support of labor unions, the opportunity to create good jobs with a prevailing wage, and the ability to protect Minnesotans from lead, now is the time to take swift and decisive action.