Nisswa, MN came to be the tourism hub it is, thanks to the rerouting of a railroad. Dick Carlson shares that piece of Nisswa history, how the town's name shifted from Smiley to Nisswa and more local lore in this segment of Let's Visit. Have you visited Nisswa? What did you love about it? Send us an email and let us know.

Let's Visit Nisswa: The Town that Almost Never was

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Between You & Me podcast features the stories and voices of the people of Northern Minnesota, as shared on the KAXE Morning Show. This podcast is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.

Between You &amp; Me podcast features the stories and voices of the people of Northern Minnesota, as shared on the KAXE Morning Show. 
This podcast is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.

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Let's Visit Nisswa: The Town that Almost Never was

Let's Visit Nisswa: The Town that Almost Never was