On This Date in Minnesota History: August 1

August 1, 1870 – “The original Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad was the first railroad into Duluth. After several years of surveying, preparation and laying track, the first train traveling from St Paul arrived in Duluth 11:30 PM, [on this date].”

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