Statement from Minnesotans for Line 3 related to the the Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

CONTACT: Bob Schoneberger
Bob.Schoneberger@unitedpiping.us | 218-390-7512

The following is a statement from Bob Schoneberger, a representative of Minnesotans for Line 3, in response to Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Ann O’Reilly’s recommendation to the state Public Utilities Commission on April 23 regarding the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.

“This is an important day and step forward for Minnesota and our state’s economy. Judge O’Reilly’s decision and the data she has reviewed reaffirms what we have all known for years. This pipeline is important today, will continue to be long into the future, and clearly should be replaced. The data clearly shows that it makes sense to replace Line 3 without any of these conditions.

While we agree on the need to replace Line 3, we disagree about her opinion to replace the pipeline along the current route. The data and facts show that using the current route is a different project than what has been proposed, studied and what the ALJ agrees needs to happen. Minnesotans for Line 3 asks that the Public Utilities Commission corrects the outcome and approves the Line 3 Replacement Project using the proposed route.”

About Minnesotans for Line 3

Minnesotans for Line 3 is a group of like-minded people, led by Bob Schoneberger, who know how important it is to have a reliable source of energy for us to use every day across our state. Line 3 is an incredibly important project that will continue to help power our economy while making sure Minnesotans are able to maintain their quality of life in their own communities. We also believe the best way to protect our environment is to replace aging infrastructure with a stateof-the-art pipeline that uses the newest technology available. To learn more please visit minnesotansforline3.com

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We can’t afford to wait any longer for Line 3

“It’s long overdue for those making decisions in this state to pause and look at the facts. We cannot afford another appeal. Too much time and taxpayer dollars have been used to repeatedly determine that Line 3 is necessary.

If we do not approve Line 3 and get started soon, the people of Minnesota will deserve an explanation about why the most studied pipeline project in our state’s history – that literally checks every box – was stalled at a time when our economy needs it so much.”

Rich Siegert, Rochester Post Bulletin

Minnesota needs Line 3 project

“Let’s get one thing clear: Minnesota needs Line 3.

Replacing Line 3 will bring thousands of jobs to our state at a time when we desperately need it. While our legislature stalls on a bonding bill and other forms of relief, how about Governor Walz and his administration making an easy decision to stop delaying a project that will bring thousands of jobs to northern Minnesota?”

Craig Gaasvig, Grand Forks Herald

Nearly six years to replace Line 3 is too long

“My family has farmed in Clearwater County for 85 years. As farmers, we take pride in our land and work hard to take care of the soil and water around us. We also take very seriously planning our farming operations, including rotating our crops and maintaining our equipment.

For 48 years, we’ve hosted six pipelines on our property and have always had a good relationship with the company. In 2014, we received a letter from Enbridge about the company’s intention to replace its Line 3 pipeline. Since that initial letter, we’ve worked with Enbridge on the easement for the replacement pipe and have considered our farming plans to accommodate construction.”

Brian Emmel, Bemidji Pioneer

Support Minnesotans by supporting Line 3

“In trying times like these, you would think local governments would try to work together to get things done. The fact of the matter is, they can’t — or they won’t. The gridlock in our state house is at an all-time high, and neither side seems willing to concede anything to the other. You would think they would care more about the people than these political chess matches; but for the most part, that’s not the case. Minnesota needs jobs more than ever — as well as the hope that things can get better. As we struggle with COVID19, the changes it has forced upon us have left too many of our businesses to drop like flies, with more people applying for unemployment every day.”

Dave Langfeld, Duluth News Tribune

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