" asks bill luetkeman, landowner. a group of landowners in northwest iowa is fighting a company - dakota access - who wants to put an oil pipeline through their land. they filed a lawsuit saying the company doesn't have the right to use eminent domain to get their land... because it'll be used for private gain. but, a judge has dismissed that suit, saying these landowners don't grounds yet to take it to court. "we have to hope and rely on the utilities board, and hope that they rule against the pipeline, and against the fact that a private company can us eminent domain on a person's property" says bill luetkeman, landowner. bill luetkeman, who was listed in the suit, says the compensation he's been offered by dakota access is written vaguely and in favor of the company. it also doesn't include environmental insurance, which could lead to more lawsuits for farmers if there are leaks that damage their land. "what does it mean if you own a property, and yet somebody can come blazing through it with a pipeline? " asks bil

" asks bill luetkeman, landowner. the bakken pipeline has been causing controversy, landowners in northwest iowa went to court a few weeks ago to sue against the right of a private company to use eminent domain to gain access to their land. thursday, the judge ruled that these landowners didn't have enough to take the issue to court yet. first, they must exhaust all avenues through the utility company. "we have to hope and rely on the utilities board, and hope that they rule against the pipeline, and against the fact that a private company can us eminent domain on a person's property" says bill luetkeman, landowner. bill says the compensation offered is written vaguely and in favor of the company. it also doesn't include environmental insurance, which could lead to more lawsuits for farmers if there are leaks that damage their land. "they're going to pay us for three years of crop damage, and i think we'll see damages for longer than three years, we have no idea whether the ground will freeze and thaw under it anymore

" asks bill luetkeman,landowner. a group of laowners in northwest iowa is fighting a company - dakota access - who wants to put an oil pipeline through their land. they filed a lawsuit saying the company doesn't have the right to use eminent domain to get their land... because it'll be used for private gain. but, a judge has dismissed that suit, saying these landowners don't grounds yet to take it to court. "we have to hope and rely on the utilities board, and hope that they rule against the pipeline, and against the fact that a private company can us eminent domain on a person's property" says bill luetkeman, landowner. bill luetkeman, who was listed in the suit, says the compensation he's been offered by dakota accccs is written vavaely and in favor of the company. it also doesn't nclude environmental insurance, which could lead to more lawsuits for farmers if there are leaks that damage their land. "they're going to pay us for three years of crop p mage, and i think we'll see damages for longer than three years, w

every major river in iowa...the water supply, it's just a scary thing if something happens" says bill luetkeman, landowner. ecological risks and emotional heart ache, bill says it's not just about the land or next harvest season. this land runs through six generations, and will be passed down to his daughter. "we think about it every day because ultimately, the land goes to my children, and this is my wife's family farm, and it's sacred ground. i don't think people realize how near and northwest iowa landowners association who are working together to fight against private companies, including the one building the bakken pipeline. reporting live in studio, elisa now the company bakken pipeline... dakota access, l- l-c... has mentioned that the 3 point 7-8 investment will and 12 thousand jobs during construction... of hours of labor during the construction phase from all they also stated that the pipeline will create millions in state revenue during the construction 100-million dollars in sales and income tax. says the pipeline will generate roughly 55 million dollars annually in property tax. ti

i don't think people realize how near and dear the soil is to the farmer that farms is" says bill luetkeman, landowner." bill, who was listed in the suit, says the compensation he's been offered by dakota access is written vaguely and in favor of the company. it also doesn't include environmental insurance, which could lead to more lawsuits for farmers if there are leaks that damage their land. tim on cam three state ecutives who cocoete against each other when trying to land new business, came together today in the name of work force development. iowa governor terry branstad, nebraska governor pete ricketts and south dakota governor dennis daugaard headline the 14th annual tri-state governors conference. all agree that improving the pool of skilled workers in the region is critical to continued business growth. from constructiti to agriculture and nufacturing.... employers are battling a gap in skilled workers. something south dakota governors dennis daugaard says education can play a big part in fixing. "we need to work to help adults find newskills or complete new degrees that give them

i don't think people realize how near and dear the soil is to the farmer that farms is" says bill luetkeman, landowner." jessica rae: bill, who was listed in the suit, says the compensation he's been offered by dakota access is written vaguely and in favor of it also doesn't include environmental which could lead to more lawsuits if there are leaks land. jessica let's check in with weather. matt: occasional showers and thunderstorms through the area as we go through our friday with low toward us. rain will get into the evening weekend we'll watch out with sunshine returning. through the weekend will be in the 60s. here's the forecast for today which includes rain expect totals to be the evening, we'll but then the rest of and windy with a low expect sunshine after a few morning clouds. the high temperature is expected to be 61. welcome to subway, what can i make for you? you'll love our new rotisserie-style chicken. 100% white meat, herb-seasoned pulled chicken, fresh toasted with melty cheese n' crisp veggies on freshly baked bread. enjoy it while it's here! subway. this is my heartbeat so