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Must See Museums: New Brighton History Center
By McShane, Sophie at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
The New Brighton Area Historical Society has been passionately preserving the rich history of New Brighton and the old Mounds View Township area since 1980. When the Soo Railroad Line decided to remove their beloved 1880s depot, the historical society swooped in, relocated the charming century-ol...
Key takeaway When the Soo Railroad Line decided to remove their beloved 1880s depot, the historical society swooped in, relocated the charming century-old building and transformed it into a vibrant history center.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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