Pipelines in the news… spill in Staples
December 4th, 2009
… and then there’s eminent domain!
First the spill, it’s “breaking” news, 210,000 gallons at least all over Staples, where a crew was “working” on the line. This is, I believe, the old lines, not the new 24″ MinnCan pipeline right nearby:
Oil pipeline leak spills 210,000 gallons near Staples
By BOB VON STERNBERG, Star TribuneLast update: December 4, 2009 – 4:13 PM
The pipeline was immediately shut down, Chapin said.
The leak occurred in a wooded rural area about three miles southeast of Staples.
Assisting the state agency with the pipeline safety arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
A truck designed to vacuum up the spill arrived at the site this afternoon, she said.
Here’s the eminent domain news about a pipeline — tired of waiting around for “compensation” from the takers — one guy did what how many others want to do? And “Engelking” … I wonder… is this guy any relation to Betsy Engelking???
Wis. man arrested for trespassing on his own land
Last update: December 4, 2009 – 8:37 AM
Jeremy Engelking of Superior is expected to appear in Douglas County Circuit Court Friday.
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