The Truth about Line 3

With so much information being shared and gathered about the Line 3 replacement project, it’s important to help everyone stay focused on the facts, address any misconceptions, and make sure that information about Line 3 is grounded in truth.

Minnesotans for Line 3 has identified some common questions about the project along with information, facts, and other background that answer those important questions.

Approval Process

Who made the decision to replace Line 3, and when?

What steps have been taken to approve the Line 3 project?

What does the Consent Decree from the federal government to replace Line 3 mean?

How do actions by Line 3 opponents fit with Minnesota’s tradition of being a civically respectful community?

How many public comments were received in support and opposition to Line 3, and where were they from?

What do Minnesota’s refineries say about the need for oil from Line 3?

Environment & Safety

How do pipelines like Line 3 compare to other ways of transporting oil in terms of safety and efficiency?

If we’re transitioning to greener energy, why build more fossil fuel infrastructure like Line 3?

How can you care about protecting water and natural resources and support Line 3?

How in depth was the study to determine the environmental impact of Line 3?

What will happen to Line 3 if it is not replaced?

How do we know something like Line 3’s 1991 accident in Grand Rapids, MN won’t happen again?

What was the extent of the drilling fluid spill at the Willow River construction site, and what was done to correct it?

Benefits to MN Economy

How important is Line 3 to Minnesota’s economy?

How significant are the jobs needed to build Line 3 and to operate the pipeline?

How would not replacing Line 3 impact Minnesota’s economy?

How will Minnesota benefit from Line 3 in terms of property taxes?

Tribal Relations

How were concerns of tribal communities addressed throughout the Line 3 planning process?

What is being done to make sure that tribal cultural resources along the route are preserved?

Supporting tribal communities is an important part of the Line 3 project. How has Enbridge included and supported tribal communities in projects outside of Minnesota?

How does Line 3 benefit tribal communities?

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

The Truth about Line 3

Approval Process

Who made the decision to replace Line 3, and when?

What steps have been taken to approve the Line 3 project?

What does the Consent Decree from the federal government to replace Line 3 mean?

How do actions by Line 3 opponents fit with Minnesota’s tradition of being a civically respectful community?

How many public comments were received in support and opposition to Line 3, and where were they from?

What do Minnesota’s refineries say about the need for oil from Line 3?

Environment & Safety

How do pipelines like Line 3 compare to other ways of transporting oil in terms of safety and efficiency?

If we’re transitioning to greener energy, why build more fossil fuel infrastructure like Line 3?

How can you care about protecting water and natural resources and support Line 3?

How in depth was the study to determine the environmental impact of Line 3?

What will happen to Line 3 if it is not replaced?

How do we know something like Line 3’s 1991 accident in Grand Rapids, MN won’t happen again?

What was the extent of the drilling fluid spill at the Willow River construction site, and what was done to correct it?

Benefits to MN Economy

How important is Line 3 to Minnesota’s economy?

How significant are the jobs needed to build Line 3 and to operate the pipeline?

How would not replacing Line 3 impact Minnesota’s economy?

How will Minnesota benefit from Line 3 in terms of property taxes?

Tribal Relations

How were concerns of tribal communities addressed throughout the Line 3 planning process?

What is being done to make sure that tribal cultural resources along the route are preserved?

Supporting tribal communities is an important part of the Line 3 project. How has Enbridge included and supported tribal communities in projects outside of Minnesota?

How does Line 3 benefit tribal communities?

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.

Line 3 Realities

The Truth about Line 3

Approval Process

Environment & Safety

Benefits to MN Economy

Tribal Relations

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.