The Numbers Don’t Lie, Minnesotans across the State Support Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project

While Line 3 opponents try to grab headlines on D-Day, the truth is that Minnesotans have delivered 26,000 comments of support to Governor Walz and the DNR

As of Wednesday, June 5^th Minnesotans for Line 3 has collected over 26,000 signatures from individuals across the state of Minnesota in support of the Line 3 Replacement Project. These signatures were part of both a letter of support that was delivered to Governor Walz and comment cards that were delivered to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources during the public comment period.

These 26,000 signatures are just one example of the strong support that Minnesotans have for this project. Throughout the process, Minnesotans for Line 3 supporters have respectfully showed that they want the Line 3 Replacement Project to move forward by following the rules – whether that be at meetings, submitting comments, or in their community. Today Line 3 opponents have decided to hold a protest against the project at the Minnesota State Capitol on what is the 75^th anniversary of D-Day.

“Today marks the 75^th anniversary of D-Day, when over 155,000 Americans lost their lives on the beaches of Normandy,” said Todd Rothe, a member of Minnesotans for Line 3. “Instead of recognizing this monumental event in our nation’s history, opponents are using it as a day to further their own agenda and gain attention by protesting the Line 3 Replacement Project. While this is frustrating to see such blatant disrespect, it needs to be acknowledged that our respectful support efforts have made just as much of an impact and difference.”

“The signatures collected on the letter to Governor Walz and during the DNR comment period are from real Minnesotans who live and work here and care deeply about our state,” Rothe said. “These are people who understand the importance of replacing aging infrastructure and the outstanding benefits that this project will provide to their communities. These are not signatures collected on a nation-wide petition from individuals from around the country who do not know about the project. We continue to gather signatures from people who live, work, and play in Minnesota and want what is best for our state.”

While groups opposed to Line 3 hope to use the scheduled protest to bring together names of people across the country who are against the pipeline replacement, Minnesotans for Line 3 believes it is important to recognize there are other important voices that are part of the broader conversation. The organization has gathered and collected 26,000 signatures of support from verified Minnesota residents across the state who support the Line 3 Replacement Project.

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

Letters to the Editor Supporting Line 3:

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

Minnesota needs Line 3 project

Nearly six years to replace Line 3 is too long

Support Minnesotans by supporting Line 3

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