energytransferpartnerslogoBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The company developing the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline has purchased a North Dakota ranch where a violent protest occurred earlier this month due to what tribal officials said was construction crews destroying burial and cultural sites. Morton County records show the deal between Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners and David and Brenda Meyer of Flasher was finalized Thursday. Energy Transfer Partners confirmed the purchase but declined to provide further details.