Tell Governor Walz and Commissioner Bishop to Issue the Line 3 Permits

Join us in telling Governor Tim Walz and Commissioner Laura Bishop to issue the Line 3 permits. Use the form below to send your own email to Governor Walz and Commissioner Bishop.

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In response to the question “Should the Commission grant the relief requested by the Red Lake Band of Chippewa and the White Earth Band of Ojibwe as detailed in their November 25, 2020 Motion for Stay of the Line 3 Replacement Project Final Orders?” No, the Commission should not grant the requested relief because delaying this project will result in: • Further delay to Minnesota putting thousands of people back to work at a time when almost a third of all people along the pipeline route communities have filed for unemployment help. • Prolonging the budget crisis for counties and school districts who need the new tax revenue that will be created when the project is complete. • Holding off opportunities to earn needed salaries for members of tribal communities who have been trained and are ready to work on this project. • Needlessly delaying the important work to replace an aging pipeline with one that is newer, better, stronger, and built by skilled trades and laborer who will bring economic relief to Minnesota communities. Line 3 is the most studied and reviewed project of its kind in Minnesota history. The PUC has reviewed all the facts and data and has repeatedly agreed that Minnesota needs to replace Line 3. There is no need to delay this project any further and I strongly encourage you to deny the request for a stay of the Line 3 Replacement Final Orders.
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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

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

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