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Line 5 at the Supreme Court

The Mackinac Bridge on a stormy day, with dark rain clouds overhead
Lexi Krupp
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Interlochen Public Radio
Line 5 splits into twin pipelines just west of the Mackinac Bridge, and crosses along the lakebed for four miles. (Photo: Lexi Krupp / Interlochen Public Radio.)

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday about whether state or federal court will have the final say on the future of the controversial Line 5 pipeline.

Though the question before the Supreme Court is a procedural one — whether courts can excuse Enbridge from missing the deadline to request moving the case to federal court — the justices recognized that the decision could have far-reaching ripples, including for U.S.-Canada relations.

IPR climate reporter Vivian La breaks down the arguments. See the full story.

We'll also preview Waloyo Yamoni, a production of the Interlochen Choral and Wind Symphony.

Vivian La covers how climate change is impacting northern Michigan communities for IPR through a partnership with Grist.
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition."
Austin is a freelance reporter and producer based in Bellaire.