Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline Fight Highlights Democratic DilemmasA divisive fight over the future of a crude-oil pipeline across Minnesota is pinning presidential candidates between environmentalists and trade unions in a 2020 battleground state, testing their campaign promises to ease away from fossil fuels.
Enbridge Energy Line 3 Pipeline Project Hits Another Minn. ObstacleEnbridge Energy's plan to replace an aging crude oil pipeline that runs through northern Minnesota hit another obstacle Tuesday when two state agencies said they would hold up approval of the project's permits until problems with its environmental review are resolved.
Court Reverses Regulators' Decision On Enbridge Pipeline's ImpactAn appeals court has reversed a decision by Minnesota utility regulators who approved the environmental impact statement for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 pipeline.
Walz Administration Renews Challenge To Line 3 Oil PipelineGov. Tim Walz says his administration has renewed its challenge to a regulatory panel's approval of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
Minnesota Regulators Stand By Line 3 Pipeline Approval AgainMinnesota utility regulators have granted a final green light to Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement.
Enbridge Spends Most In Minnesota On Lobbying, Report FindsThe company gained the commission's approval to replace the pipeline, which angered Native American tribes and climate change activists who say the project threatens fragile areas.
Companies Decry 'Valve Turners' Who Shut Down PipelinesJust last month four activists targeted an Enbridge oil pipeline in northern Minnesota. Several states are considering increasing fines and prison terms for such incidents and holding associated organizations legally accountable as well.
Enbridge Delays Line 3 Pipeline Opening In Minnesota By YearEnbridge Energy is delaying the startup of its planned Line 3 replacement crude oil pipeline through northern Minnesota by a year.
Faith Leaders And Lawmakers Press Walz About Line 3 PipelineFaith leaders gathered at the Capitol to urge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to oppose Enbridge Energy's Line 3 oil pipeline replacement, while a mostly Republican group of lawmakers urged him to let the project move forward.
Scientists Urge Walz To Stick With Line 3 SuitA group of scientists on Thursday urged Gov. Tim Walz to join them in opposing Enbridge Energy's plan to replace the stretch of its Line 3 crude oil pipeline that cuts across northern Minnesota.
Gov. Walz: Decision On Proceeding With Line 3 Lawsuit Will Be HisGov. Tim Walz said Friday that he and his new administration will be "actively engaged" on contentious natural resources issues, including Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
Foes Of Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline File Appeals In MinnesotaOpponents of Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota filed appeals Wednesday to challenge the state Public Utilities Commission's approval of the project.
Regulators Reject Attempt To Change Enbridge Line 3's Route Despite ProtestsProtesters made their voices heard in St. Paul Thursday, as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted to move forward with a route for the Enbridge Pipeline.
Enbridge Pipeline Opponents Look Past Minnesota RegulatorsOpponents of Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement may turn their attention to fighting the project on other fronts as a Minnesota regulatory panel prepares to take one of its final steps to allow it to proceed.