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Carbon pipeline company seeks pause in permitting schedule after SD adopts eminent domain ban

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

A major carbon pipeline project has hit a roadblock in South Dakota after state lawmakers banned the use of eminent domain for its construction. Summit Carbon Solutions, the company behind the $9 billion project, is now asking regulators to pause its permit process, citing delays in land surveys. The decision is a victory for landowners

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State Senate narrowly rejects bill to get rid of eminent domain for landowners

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers have rejected a proposal to limit eminent domain for carbon pipelines. The bill, which failed by five votes in the Senate, aimed to prevent companies from using eminent domain to secure land for carbon dioxide transport and underground storage. Supporters argued it would protect property rights, while opponents warned it could stall

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5 North Dakota stories to watch in 2025

By: Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor | January 1, 2025

Many of the state’s biggest stories from last year — including those related to taxation, abortion and incarceration — remain unsettled. State leaders could reignite public discussion of these issues as early as the 69th legislative session, which starts Tuesday. Here are five state government stories we’ll be watching this year: Property taxes The ballot

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No bids for North Dakota natural gas pipeline

by: Josh Wolsky | December 20, 2022

The project is supported with a $150 million from the ND Industrial Commission; its goal is to bring natural gas from the West to the East. The problem, no contractors have submitted bids to build it. The deadline has now been extended twice. The situation will be a likely topic for an Industrial Commission meeting

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Enbridge pushes back on need for Line 3 oil pipeline replacement in Minnesota

by: Josh Wolsky | October 16, 2017

Few infrastructure developments are more contentious these days than oil pipeline projects. We’ve had our own battles here in North Dakota, but in Minnesota getting pipelines approved is more difficult yet. But with regards to the Line 3 Pipeline from NE North Dakota to Superior Wisconsin, Enbridge is pushing back against regulatory slowplaying with facts

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Sandpiper Pipeline Shelving Drives Enbridge Energy Partners to $406.4-million loss

by: Josh Wolsky | November 1, 2016

The planned Sandpiper Pipeline was proposed to run from North Dakota East through Minnesota and Wisconsin. It has been put on the shelf due to decreased demand and permitting difficulty through Minnesota, a situation that drove Enbridge to losses of more than $400 million in third quarter filings.

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#NoDAPL Protester Arrested for Firing a Weapon at Police

by: Josh Wolsky | October 28, 2016

A #NoDAPL protestor was arrested yesterday for pulling a revolver and firing it at police officers at the scene. No one was injured in this incident, but there was another firearms incident with an injury not involving law enforcement. All told, there were more than 130 arrests yesterday. Rob Port has the story.

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Corp of Engineers Sponsor Public Forum on Sakakawea Pipelines

by: Josh Wolsky | March 30, 2016

There already several pipelines under Lake Sakakawea and several more are in the planning and review stages. And the Corp of Engineers was in Garrison on Monday night to listen to the concerns of the public. Kim Fundingsland has the story.

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Northwest Landowners Associations Gathers Officials for Pipeline Discussion

by: Josh Wolsky | February 10, 2016

The Northwest Landowners Association recently held an information expo with the intention of finding solutions for the friction between landowners and pipeline operators and contractors. Amy Dalrymple has the story.

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Appeals court says Iowa farmer may sue pipeline for crop damage

by: Josh Wolsky | January 30, 2016

A court case in Iowa may set an important precedent for landowners. An appeals court ruled that a farmer leasing land has the right to sue a pipeline operator; the farmer believes the pipeline creates heat which drys the soil and reduces production.

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Grand Forks County landowner files appeal in Sandpiper pipeline dispute

by: Josh Wolsky | January 28, 2016

A landowner in Grand Forks County has filed an appeal to prevent Enbridge’s Sandpiper pipeline from crossing their land. John Hageman has the details on the latest holdup for the beleaguered pipeline project.

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Pipelines Now Preferred Transportation for Bakken Oil

by: Josh Wolsky | January 26, 2016

As a percentage total, less and less oil is being shipped by rail. And as infrastructure starts to catch up, we’ll likely see that number continue to fall. This article provides informative background and content from the director of the ND Pipeline Authority.

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Commentary: $3.7 Billion Pipeline Project Approved

by: Josh Wolsky | January 22, 2016

With all the dire news on the price of oil, there are still many who are bullish on the future of North Dakota oil. So much so, one company is moving forward with pipeline investment that will cost more than $3 billion.

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Despite Political Obstruction Pipelines Have Caught Up With Rail In North Dakota

by: Josh Wolsky | August 25, 2015

In a mix of commentary and news, Rob Port at Say Anything Blog.com points out that in spite of opposition to pipelines, we’re now transporting as much oil out of state by pipeline as we are by rail.

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Hearing Set on Oil Pipeline that Would Cross Lake Sakakawea

by: Josh Wolsky | June 18, 2015

A proposed pipeline across Lake Sakakawea is on the event schedule for the Public Service Comission. A formal hearing will be held in Stanley on August 21st regarding the pipeline proposed between Keene and Palermo. Details from the Grand Forks Herald.

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Sandpiper Pipeline Receives ‘Certificate of Need’ Permit

by: Josh Wolsky | June 6, 2015

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission granted a certificate of need permit to Enbridge. This permit certifies the need to move oil via pipeline. The next piece of the equation is the routing permit which is expected to take several more months.

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