Governor expresses support for oil pipeline and refinery

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Governor Rounds supports construction of an oil pipeline through eastern South Dakota and an oil refinery near Elk Point.

The Republican politician announced his support today during the annual State of the State speech to the opening session of the state Legislature.


Rounds says South Dakota needs more fuel, and so does the rest of the nation.

The governor says South Dakota is getting more electricity from wind farms and is making more ethanol, but it needs reliable supplies of gasoline and diesel fuel.

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