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Fargo, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The reaction to a Federal Judges order to shutdown and drain the Dakota Access Pipeline today has been swift and strong.  Judge James Boasberg’s ruling says the pipeline must be shut down and emptied of oil by August 5th.  ND Congressman Kelly Armstrong says judges ruling will be devastating to the North Dakota economy.

Here is a sampling of the comments coming from around the state on the ruling.

ND Petroleum Council President Ron Ness interview:

 

US North Dakota Senator John Hoeven statement:

 

US North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong interview: