Union Pacific agrees to sell old rail line: Scott County could stand in way of Chaska’s plans
By Shannon Fiecke Chaska had its eyes set on redeveloping an abandoned rail line in its downtown area, but Scott County thinks that would be short-sighted.    Union Pacific Railroad gave tentative ...
Historian discovers Minnesota connection to Underground Railroad
At a presentation on Thursday, historian Karen Sieber will share her findings on Minnesota's connection to freeing enslaved Black Americans via the Underground Railroad in the mid-1800s.
Plans identify funding for rail line purchase
By Shannon Fiecke More details are coming together as Scott and Carver counties prepare to purchase a 5.3-mile-long abandoned rail line that crosses the Minnesota River. Scott County has developed ...
The story behind Minnesota's abandoned mine town Taconite Harbor
Where towns get abandoned, moved out ... washing machines just to wash red clothes," said Lamb. There was also a train ...
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Troubled downtown light rail station could see $130 million development
The development proposal from Indianapolis-based firm Flaherty and Collins includes 300 apartments, 10,000 square feet of ...