Minnesotans for Line 3 Brings Thousands of Messages of Support to Governor Walz

Minnesotans for Line 3 Brings Thousands of Messages of Support to Governor Walz as the Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s Decision to Issue a Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.

More than 5,000 People sent a message of thanks to Governor Walz for making sure permits were issued for Line 3 and that work on the much-needed project continues to move forward

(SAINT PAUL, MN) On a day when another review of the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project has proven the project is needed, Minnesotans for Line 3 today delivered more than 5,500 messages of support to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s office. The signatures and messages were from individuals across Northern Minnesota and throughout the state who back the Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The signatures were delivered to Governor Walz to thank him for issuing permits and for allowing this important project to move forward.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals today reaffirmed that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission made the right decision when the agency issued a certificate of need and a route permit for Line 3.

“The court’s decision today means work will continue and that this should be the final yes to prove that Minnesota needs Line 3 to be replaced and the PUC made the right decision to grant the certificate of need and route permit,” said Mike Schoneberger, a member of Minnesotans for Line 3. “After more than six years of review and analysis, it’s clear that the most studied pipeline project in Minnesota’s history has passed every test and is the best way to protect Minnesota’s environment and economy. It’s time for everyone to accept this reality, respect the process and its outcome.”

People in all 87 Minnesota counties have supported the Line 3 project through the more than six years of review and permitting. “Unlike pipeline opponents who depend on the Hollywood elite and out-of-state protesters,” Schoneberger said, “these signatures are from real men and women from right here in Minnesota who understand how important it is to fix the existing, yet crumbling, the Line 3 pipeline. While the outrageous protesters continue to make noise and wreak havoc on construction sites, we want Walz and everyone to remember that support for the Line 3 pipeline project far outweighs the opposition.”

In addition to the tens of thousands of Minnesotans who have signed postcards to show their support for this project, recent polls highlight the incredible backing this project has from people all over the state. Nearly 75 percent of Minnesotans agree that it was right to green light this project, and 80 percent say that this project should be allowed to continue to completion.

Minnesotans for Line 3 today delivered more than 5,600 messages of support and thanks to Gov. Walz for making sure the Line 3 permits were issued and that project continues to move forward.

About Minnesotans for Line 3

Minnesotans for Line 3 is an active, grassroots organization of people who understand how important it is to have reliable energy to power our economy and help maintain everyone’s quality of life. We also know the best way to protect our environment and natural resources is to replace aging infrastructure with a state-of-the-art pipeline that uses the newest technology available. To learn more, visit minnesotansforline3.com

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

Minnesotans for Line 3 Brings Thousands of Messages of Support to Governor Walz as the Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s Decision to Issue a Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.

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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Minnesotans for Line 3 Brings Thousands of Messages of Support to Governor Walz as the Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s Decision to Issue a Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project.

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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

Stay Informed: Be the first to know about Line 3 news as it happens by joining the Minnesotans for Line 3 email list.

Stay Informed:
Be the first to know about Line 3 news as it happens by joining the Minnesotans for Line 3 email list.