Minnesota agency cancels hearings over an Enbridge oil pipeline because of “logistical and safety issues.” File photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Oct. 26 (UPI) — More than $20 million in state property taxes are on the line amid shows of civil disobedience over an Enbridge oil pipeline, a Minnesota trade group said. Public hearings of plans by Enbridge Energy to overhaul its Line 3 pipeline through Minnesota were canceled by authorities in St. Cloud because of “logistical and safety issues” at a convention center. The Minnesota Petroleum Council said it was unfortunate that those working to “actively obstruct civil discourse, stifle free speech, and disrespect those in attendance” were interfering with public vetting. “It’s estimated that the Line 3 replacement project would support thousands of Minnesota jobs and generate an estimated $20 million per year in state property taxes,” Executive Director Erin Roth said in a statement . “We hope […]