Why it was changed to the south I have no idea.
Ok fine. Is there an alternate route?
Two of the biggest mistakes in American history are importing slaves and special status for American Indians.
It has been devastating for both.
The pipeline will have to cross the Missouri River at some point.
And, if it must cross the river below the reservation, then it will have to go through the reservation. Currently, despite all the furore, it is not routed through reservation land.
Trump can resolve this issue immediately upon acceding to office. The appropriate permits will be issued. And any illegal protests will be handled appropriately.
Nope. The pipeline is 85% complete, and this was the last leg of it.
Oh well. Put it in freight tankers and haul it over the road and let the damn thing explode.