Update on North Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

Update on North Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

I recently visited with a fellow farm broadcaster from North Dakota to gain a more local perspective of the effects of the North Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Carah Hart, a reporter with the Red River Farm Radio Network, shares what she has learned in visiting with those who are directly affected by the protesters.
Hart: “One of the more frustrating things in North Dakota right now from residents is that are so many people coming into the state that don’t even understand what is going on. That is a frustration to that they are adding fuel to the fire, rather than helping the cause.”
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is investigating five different cases of hurt and dead livestock discovered surrounding the protest area. These investigations are ongoing and have not been solved so are uncertain as to who committed these crimes. There is also 30 cows and calves that have been reported missing. Hart continues with what she learned visiting with the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association exec.
Hart: “Julie Ellingson, the executive vice president, she told me last week that the producers are getting tired of the protest because they’re trying to haul cattle to and from town. The roads are blocked and it is hard to get around areas to haul cattle. It is unsafe. A lot of producers don’t feel safe. They are ready for the protests to cease.”
Hart also mentioned that there is concern for the protesters now as the harsh North Dakota winter has begun as many of protesters have not yet experienced how extreme a North Dakota snow storm can be.

 

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