Republican Jason Lewis, who is running for U.S. Senate against incumbent DFLer Tina Smith, made a stop in Bemidji on Wednesday where he shared his opinions on the Enbridge Line 3 Project.

Lewis believes in being a voice for Northern Minnesota for those who believe in the project, saying the replacement pipeline would provide a safer way to transport crude oil.

The meeting had about 50 people in attendance, and despite a statewide mask mandate, nearly everyone in the crowd was not wearing a mask.

By — Destiny Wiggins