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Keystone XL Project Needs More Attention from the Legislature

Keystone XL Project Needs More Attention from the Legislature

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The Senate democratic leader says the South Dakota legislature should be more involved in the Keystone XL pipeline before construction begins.
Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says more regulation is needed…

Trans Canada is preparing to start work on the crude oil pipeline that will be built from north to south in western South Dakota.

Heinert says the state needs to talk to the tribes that are affected…

Heinert says both sides need to talk, and listen…

Major construction on the pipeline is being held up by continued court challenges in Nebraska.

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