Minnesota Northern Railroad
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The Minnesota Northern Railroad (reporting mark MNN) is a Class III shortline railroad that operates over 224 miles (360 km) of track in northwestern Minnesota. The railroad is co-owned by KBN Incorporated and Independent Locomotive Service and is headquartered in Crookston, Minnesota.
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Headquarters | Crookston, Minnesota |
Reporting mark | MNN |
Locale | Northwest Minnesota |
Dates of operation | 1996–present |
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Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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As of 2006, the Minnesota Northern Railroad employed 11 people and handled approximately 11,000 carloads per year. The primary commodities hauled included grain, seeds, sugar and sugar by-products, coal, animal feeds, and fertilizers.
The Minnesota Northern Railroad interchanges with the BNSF Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Northern Plains Railroad.