BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - More than 150 people are protesting a four-state oil pipeline at a rally near the state Capitol grounds.
Authorities said Thursday no arrests have been made at the demonstration. There were roughly 30 law enforcement officers in front of the Capitol grounds, with dozens more scattered elsewhere.
Bismarck Police Sgt. Mark Buschena says opponents of the Dakota Access pipeline sought and received police permission to hold the rally along Boulevard Ave. just south of the state Capitol beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday.
Buschena says police are adding patrols to monitor the rally. He says protesters do not have permission to enter the state Capitol grounds.
North Dakota Highway Patrol Lt. Tom Iverson says troopers are aware of the demonstration and ''are taking necessary precautions.''