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Oil and water: The Line 3 debate

Enbridge's new, larger Line 3 pipeline, which carries crude oil across northern Minnesota, was completed in 2021 and began operating in October. But the debate over the project's impact on climate, water and tribal treaty rights continues.

Line 3 fight brings PUC higher profile, lots of applicants

Line 3 fight brings PUC higher profile, lots of applicants

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission used to fly under the radar. But with the Line 3 pipeline debate and its role guiding the state to a cleaner energy future, the days of wonky obscurity are over.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota governor's administration files Line 3 appeal

Minnesota governor's administration files Line 3 appeal

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton's administration on Friday appealed a state regulatory panel's approval of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Army Corps accepting comments on Enbridge Line 3 pipeline permit

Army Corps accepting comments on Enbridge Line 3 pipeline permit

The oil pipeline project, which replaces and expands Enbridge's existing Line 3, received state approval earlier this year and is now trying to secure a number of permits.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Line 3 pipeline opponents file suit challenging state approval

Line 3 pipeline opponents file suit challenging state approval

Environmental groups and Native American tribes filed separate lawsuits Wednesday aimed at blocking the state's recent approval of the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project.
by Dan Kraker

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State legislators, Line 3 foes seek seat on body that approved pipeline

State legislators, Line 3 foes seek seat on body that approved pipeline

An open seat on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is drawing interest from several notable applicants, including current and former state legislators and two leading critics of Enbridge Energy's planned Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement, a project approved by the PUC earlier this year.
by Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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In oil pipeline fight, should the theater be off-limits?

A performance by the Theater of Public Policy was shut down this month by Enbridge pipeline opponents. Both sides debated the appropriateness of silencing voices, with dueling op-eds in the Star Tribune.
by Bob Collins

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Line 3 oil pipeline moves closer to construction in northern Minnesota

Line 3 oil pipeline moves closer to construction in northern Minnesota

State regulators took additional steps at a meeting Monday in St. Paul to push the controversial project closer to final approval. But opponents vow they will continue to fight it.
by Dan Kraker

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Duluth City Council approves police gear spending, despite protests

Duluth City Council approves police gear spending, despite protests

Protesters wearing masks and bandannas shouted and chanted throughout the meeting, vowing to shut it down. But after a recess and without any discussion because of the noise, the council voted 6-2 to authorize the purchase.
by Dan Kraker

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