Northern Light Express Proposing to Add Casino to Route
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DULUTH - Project officials are looking into adding a popular destination to the proposed Northern Lights Express project.
MnDOT, Northern Lights Express Alliance and the Federal Railroad Administration are studying the feasibility of adding a stop at Hinckley's Grand Casino.
Project coordinators say riders going to and from Duluth to the Twin Cities will be able to get off the train and walk right into the casino's lobby.
"We think that a lot of people from Duluth and many, many more from the Twin Cities, Minneapolis in particular will come, stop, spend some time,” said Ken Buehler with the Northern Lights Express Project.” “Maybe even spend the night, the weekend, visit everything the Grand Casino has to offer.
Officials will hold public meetings and focus groups for community members to weigh in on the proposed stop.