For Immediate Release Chris Tiedeman

May 6th, 2019 612-834-1919

Chris@weberjohnsonpa.com

New Polling Shows 84% of Minnesotans Support

Prioritizing Replacement of Aging Infrastructure Like
Pipelines
Over Two-Thirds of Minnesotans Agree It Is Time to Move Forward with a Newer,
Safer Pipeline
St. Paul – Today, the Ag Energy Alliance released new Public Opinion Research results showing
that Minnesotans overwhelmingly support making aging infrastructure replacement, including
pipelines, a Minnesota Priority. Over two-thirds of Minnesotans agree it is time to move
forward with newer safer pipelines.
“It is very encouraging to see that 84% of Minnesotans support making infrastructure
improvements, including oil and gas pipelines, a priority in our great state” said Tamara Nelsen,
Executive Director of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council. “More than two-thirds of
Minnesotans surveyed say it is time to move forward with newer, safer pipelines,” Nelsen
concluded.
“Minnesotans are concerned about the state of infrastructure in the state and are worried
about the safety of the existing pipeline,” American Strategies CEO Joe Goode said. “Once voters
hear more details about the project, there is broad agreement that it is time to get started
building the new pipeline.”
“The energy consumers, in our membership of Main Street Convenience stores, need the Line 3
Replacement project and are thrilled to see such overwhelming support among Minnesotans to
get the Line 3 Replacement Project peacefully constructed.” said Lance Klatt, Executive Director
of the Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association, a member of the Ag
Energy Alliance.
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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