THANK YOU! THE LINE 3 REPLACEMENT PROJECT IS OFFICIALLY COMPLETE!

The Line 3 replacement project is complete. The new Line 93 is now in service!

The Ag Energy Alliance cannot thank enough the thousands upon thousands of Minnesotans for supporting the Line 3 Project. Minnesotans know the Line 3 replacement project is the safest and most environmentally friendly way to transport critically necessary natural resources across our state, and it would not have been possible without the multitude of Minnesotans who supported and worked on the project. Farmers and Ranchers, small businesswomen and men, and so many others stood together through the permitting and construction process. Line 93 is now in service to deliver energy communities all across northern America rely on. From everyone at the Minnesota Ag Energy Alliance, we thank you!

MINNESOTANS ARE CHEERING #GOLINE3!

After nearly six years of thorough vetting and scientific scrutiny by Minnesota’s finest agencies, Minnesota’s great workers have gotten the green light on Line 3, construction is safely under way, and Minnesotans are cheering #GoLine3! Thousands of Minnesotans have gotten back to work, communities are already feeling the positive impacts, and Enbridge continues to do things the right way. Here’s what’s happening:

Bemidji, MN: “hotels and stores are busy, restaurants have been able to stay open due to increased business, and our downtowns have been impacted positively.” - Corey Westrum

Grand Forks, MN: “In less than a month since the final permit, more than 2,000 union members have already started working. More are being added every day as the project progresses, peaking at over 4,000 workers. The impact of these workers is real and is already being seen in communities across northern Minnesota. Hotels that were struggling to attract guests are now filling up. Restaurants forced to close their dining room are now doing more takeout orders than ever and stores are trying to keep up with demand.” - Luke Bruns

Crookston, MN: “Like any big project, it is important to talk to the communities, businesses, local leaders, and tribes that could be impacted. And that is exactly what has been done with the Line 3 replacement project. In addition to communicating with the tribes, since 2015, Enbridge has conducted more than 70 public meetings to hear from the neighboring communities, local leaders and others. This project continues to highlight the importance of working with the public and addressing concerns as needed as we work to complete this project.” - Kendra Johnson

Let’s keep the momentum going – show your support for the project on social media by using the hashtag #GoLine3!

Send us your #GoLine3 Pictures and Videos to info@mnagenergyalliance.com

AG ENERGY ALLIANCE WISHES EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2020 has been a challenging year, but we should never forget all of the positive and optimistic things that we’ve seen and will be with us into an awesome 2021.

The Line 3 Permitting Process was completed after years of science and study. As we get into 2021, proud Union workers are safely constructing this critical project. They are shopping, eating and staying in our local communities.

Together, 2021 can bring a peaceful and respectful completion of the critical energy project and a significant investment in our local communities at exactly the time it is needed most.

Thank you from the Minnesota Ag Energy Alliance!

AG ENERGY ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON ISSUANCE OF FINAL PERMITS NECESSARY FOR #LINE3 CONSTRUCTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 11/30/2020

St. Paul – “Minnesotans in agriculture, retail and hospitality are excited about the investment that can now begin in our communities from the Line 3 construction,” said Lance Klatt of the Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association. “The $2.6 billion direct investment in our communities and the benefits to our local businesses could not come at a more important time, and we appreciate the work of Governor Walz and his team getting this done,” Klatt concluded.

The Minnesota Agriculture & Energy Alliance is a partnership between citizens, government, non-profit organizations and private companies working to support Minnesota’s farmers and agri-business, rural retailers and other small businesses. People and organizations from across the state are working together to help create policies and support projects that improve access to markets for agricultural products, efficient energy and the overall business climate.

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AG ENERGY ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON DNR/PCA PERMITS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 11/12/2020

St. Paul – Today, the Ag Energy Alliance released the following statement after both the DNR and PCA issued permits for the #Line 3 Replacement Project.

Ag needs energy and the Line 3 Replacement Project Continues to pass test after test. It is great to see #Line3 has officially passed another set of tests and science continues to show the replacement of #Line3 is important for our environment. The Line 3 replacement is also great for Agriculture and is a huge economic boost for Ag and our economy at exactly the right time.”

The Minnesota Agriculture & Energy Alliance is a partnership between citizens, government, non-profit organizations and private companies working to support Minnesota’s farmers and agri-business, rural retailers and other small businesses. People and organizations from across the state are working together to help create policies and support projects that improve access to markets for agricultural products, efficient energy and the overall business climate.

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AG ENERGY ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON WALZ ADMINISTRATION FRIVOLOUS APPEAL OF LINE 3 APPROVALS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“The delays this frivolous Walz Administration appeal of the Line 3 Replacement Project could cause will hurt our farm communities and working families in Northern Minnesota and across our state.

It is extremely disappointing that the Walz administration would sue another branch of Government to try to block the most studied $2.6 billion private investment in history in our Northern Minnesota communities."

- Mike Sams, 49er, Cass Co. Farm Bureau President

The Minnesota Agriculture & Energy Alliance is a partnership between citizens, government, non-profit organizations and private companies working to support Minnesota’s farmers and agri-business, rural retailers and other small businesses.

People and organizations from across the state are working together to help create policies and support projects that improve access to markets for agricultural products, efficient energy and the overall business climate.

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MNPUC WRITTEN ORDER AFFIRMS LINE 3 REPLACEMENT

No More Delays!

With the MNPUC written order again exhibiting support for the Line 3 Replacement, we must encourage Governor Walz and his Department of Commerce to allow this $2.6 billion investment in our communities to proceed with NO More Delays!

For the sake of our environment and economy, there should be no further delays and no further appeals to this critical project. Please click HERE to sign the “virtual safest way” pipe and express your support for the Line 3 Replacement with no further delays!

“The conclusion that the record of evidence overwhelmingly supports the demand and need for the project.” – PUC Commissioner Valerie Means.

MNPUC REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR LINE 3 REPLACEMENT

The Ag Energy Alliance applauds the MNPUC for their swift action on June 5th denying motions to reconsider and reaffirming their support (again) for the need for the Line 3 Replacement. For the sake of our environment and economy, there should be no further delays to this critical project. Please click HERE to sign the “virtual safest way” pipe and express your support for the Line 3 Replacement with no further delays!

MINNESOTA NEEDS MORE CAPACITY TO SERVE FARMERS.

Agriculture, small businesses and towns across Minnesota are captive to the transportation systems in place, meaning that when one form of transporting goods is stretched to capacity and beyond, all available alternative means of transport are impacted. The most effective way to relieve this overwhelming pressure on infrastructure is to expand.

Currently, the tremendous production growth and demand for Canadian and North Dakota crude oil has resulted in pressure on our rail systems that are creating bottlenecks for other commodities and commerce. For example, 5000 oil tank cars cross our state weekly where there was virtually no equivalent demand just five years ago.

Farmers and small businesses need greater access to our rail system than is currently available; and, new crude oil pipeline capacity can help solve this problem.

Watch this video to learn more.

PIPELINES ARE THE SAFEST AND MOST EFFICIENT METHOD OF CRUDE OIL TRANSPORTATION

Minnesota has always been a corridor for petroleum distribution and traffic. Over fifteen percent of the crude oil in the United States is shipped across the state via rail, trucks, and an efficient and safe network of pipelines.

The many miles of pipeline that currently serve Minnesota – and that have served that state for decades – safely and efficiently carry crude oil across the state to distribution points in Superior, Wisconsin and beyond.

Just-released industry-wide 2015 pipeline safety statistics indicate that an astonishing 99.999% of crude oil and petroleum product barrels delivered by pipeline arrive at their destination safely.

THE LINE 3 REPLACEMENT WILL DELIVER JOBS & TAX REVENUES: EFFICIENTLY AND SAFELY.

The Line 3 Replacement project is receiving support across the state because there are many benefits to shipping as much crude oil as possible through safe, efficient pipelines.

Line 3 Replacement will handle 760,000 barrels of oil each day –
These restored barrels will no longer be supplemented by train cars across the state, though cities.

Line 3 Replacement improves the business of small gas stations and petroleum-based retailers across the state –
Retailers of petroleum products benefit from more efficient, consistent supply.

Line 3 Replacement makes more rail assets available for Minnesota farmers –
More rail assets available means "more grain on the train."

Line 3 Replacement helps farmers, and the entire Ag industry –
More capacity to ship more grain will help co-ops, elevators and small communities.

Line 3 Replacement will create jobs along its 337-mile path –
People across the state will benefit from 8600 jobs created by the pipeline.

Line 3 Replacement will create thousands of additional jobs –
The $2.9 billion investment will drive massive equipment and service purchases.

Line 3 Replacement helps improve retail sales and service business opportunities –
Business communities across the state will benefit from the pipeline development.

Line 3 Replacement will pay $19.5 million annually in property taxes to local governments –
Each year, city and county governments will get big budget boosts from the project.

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