Plans for a replacement pipeline called Enbridge Line 3 is roiling conversations across Northern Minnesota. According to an article in the Duluth News Tribune, the state's "Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has to weigh the adequacy and reliability of energy supplies, decide which forecasts to trust and — if it is to approve the project — be convinced there's no better alternative." Prof. Alexandra Klass, a Consortium affiliate member, is quoted; she notes, "The position the state is taking is yes, having a new pipeline will be more efficient for Enbridge's business operations, but that's not saying it's needed for the state and citizens of Minnesota." Klass is a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School who specializes in energy and the environment. Earlier this week, protests caused the cancellation of a St. Cloud public hearing on the pipeline; to learn more, click here.