 Governor Tim Walz says his administration will continue to appeal regulatory approval of the Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline project in northern Minnesota. State utility regulators last summer approved Enbridge Energy's plans to build a new $2.6 billion pipeline to replace the aging and corroding Line 3. Former Governor Mark Dayton's Department of Commerce appealed that decision. Walz on Tuesday said his administration will continue that effort siding with environmental and tribal groups in his biggest decision since becoming governor last month. Joe Plummer, an attorney for the Red Lake and White Earth Bands, applauded the governor's office for fighting to protect the rights, health and way of life of Ojibwe people. The group Jobs for Minnesotans expressed disappointment in the governor's announcement, saying there's an urgent need for the project and that the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's unanimous approval came following a rigorous and thorough four-year review. Enbridge said the move was unfortunate, but planned to work with the Walz administration and state agencies to set a schedule for obtaining permits for the project. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.