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Lori Olson White's avatar

What a thoughtful and thought provoking piece. I grew up in rural Minnesota and the role of transportation on communities can be seen clearly. Towns along the interstate and railroad lines grew, while those off the beaten path faltered. Every little farming community has a granary near the railroad tracks, and when the trains stopped coming, the town declined.

You’ve got me wanting to look for those lost and found stories. They must be there… thanks!

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Helene | Letters from LaBelle's avatar

I recently did a piece on transportation too. It’s amazing how quickly things have changed in just 100 years. https://lettersfromlabelle.substack.com/p/manes-trains-and-automobiles

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