As we approach the 250th birthday of the United States next July, WCCO takes a looks back through the eyes of Minnesota over those same 250 years.
This month we focus on Minnesota Railroads. Back in the mid-19th century the only way to transport goods was by river boat, horse, or wagon.
But because rivers froze in the winter, railroads were not just important in Minnesota – they were necessary, says historian Steve Glischinski…