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Citizens' Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan, grassroots climate organization powered by everyday volunteers, including thousands of us here in Minnesota. We're glad you found us, and we look forward to getting to know you!
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12 active chapters in Minnesota
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Central Minnesota
St Cloud; Central MN; Clear Water, Annandale; Sauk Rapids; Waite Park; Sartel
Dakota County
Lakeville
East Metro
Afton/Stillwater
Fergus Falls
Cities: Fergus Falls, Underwood Otter Tail County
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Northfield
Northfield
Northland
Duluth, Knife River, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Ely and all points along the North Shore
Red Wing
Red Wing
Scott County
Belle Plaine, Elko, New Market, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee
Southern Minnesota
Winona and Houston Counties
West Suburbs
Long Lake, MN
Minnesota CCLers in action
CCL Minnesota’s statewide campaign for clean energy media hits
CCL Northland volunteers published 46 letters in 26 different publications across all eight Minnesota congressional districts.
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CCL snowmen take to the streets
With fun, eye-catching protests in recent weeks, CCL chapters have been helping snowmen call for climate action.
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CCLers go ‘out of office’ for creative events with Congress
Three stories show the diverse, delightful ways CCL volunteers have connected with members of Congress in recent months.
Read more2025 Minnesota stats
2,800
Contacts with Legislators
72
Lobby meetings
60
Media publications
104
Outreach Events
Meet the Minnesota State Coordinators
Minnesota State Coordinator
Dave Homans
Dave Homans is a retired physician living in St Louis Park, MN. He enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly in northern MN, gardening, and having fun with his grandchildren.
Minnesota State Coordinator
Terry Quain
Terry Quain lives in Minneapolis. She joined CCL in 2016 and has been to 9 DC conferences. She is a retired teacher and has four beautiful grandchildren.Headshot attached (10-15pls lighter I think, can't believe it)
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in Minnesota?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Minnesota?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Minnesota?
Absolutely. Many Minnesota volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL Minnesota meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Minnesota’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in Minnesota?
Despite the fact that we’re a northern state, Minnesota is warming faster than most states in the US. Climate warming is having a significant negative impact on winter sports. In northern Minnesota our boreal forests are suffering from wildfires, northern migration of pests and loss of cold tolerant tree species. Periods of intense heat and drought jeopardize our agricultural communities in the western and southern portions of the state, while smoke from wildfires has worsened air pollution everywhere but particularly threatens air quality in our most vulnerable communities in the Twin Cities and northeastern MN.