Protesters disrupt regulatory hearing on Enbridge pipeline

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators reaffirmed their support Monday for Enbridge Energy’s proposal to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota, while dozens of protesters walked out of the overflow hearing to make a point about climate change.

The Public Utilities Commission unanimously rejected a motion by opponents to reconsider its previous decision to grant a certificate of need for the project. And the commissioners agreed that Calgary, Alberta-based Enbridge has met several conditions that they imposed when they approved the plan in June.

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Ken Notes: Again I would show up with far more to say than NO. Like -- If you need our land, build or trails. If you need our land, support our businesses. If you need our land, set aside other land for public use. If you need our land, bring tourism to the state. If you need our land, share your profits...