From the Echo Press archives, 1971: Nonstop Alex-Minneapolis bus route replaces train route
This week in history in Douglas County. Written By: Rachel Barduson | 2:00 pm, Apr. 7, 2021 This week in 1971, 50 years ago: In the wake of Burlington Northern’s decision to drop rail passenger service through Alexandria, Greyhound Lines West has announced a special nonstop run from Alexandria to Minneapolis. 1971, 50 years ago: Construction has started on a 50-room addition to the Alexandria Holiday Inn, according to innkeeper John Grussing Jr. The addition will bring the total numbe...
Source: echopress.com