The county became a focus of DAPL protests in April 2016 .
The 1,172 - mile long Dakota Access Pipeline ( DAPL ) route submitted in its final permit applications starting in September 2014 would include a 72 - mile portion through Morton County .
The county became a focus of Dakota Access Pipeline protests in April 2016 .
The 1,172 - mile long Dakota Access Pipeline ( DAPL ) route submitted in its final permit applications starting in September 2014 would include a 72 - mile portion through Morton County .