Letter to the Editor: Line 3 protesters are severely misguided Submitted by Rusty Eichorn Crookston Times A few months ago, I wrote about the Line 3 pipeline project and the incredible economic boost it is bringing to businesses like mine and towns like Grand Rapids. Now, I want to share a different angle of Line 3 and that is the negative side that comes to this important project. Like any hot topic issue these days, Line 3 is surrounding by strong supporters and loud opponents, and Grand Rapids is home to many protests and events against this project. These pipeline opponents argue to keep a 60-year-old pipeline active rather than fixing it to protect our environment. They shout about carbon emissions but oppose pipelines and would rather transport oil by train and truck which have far higher emissions. The protesters rant about potential oil spills, but support leaving Line 3 as is with its numerous vulnerabilities increasing possibility of future spills if not repaired.