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Houghton County backs Snowbelt Transit Commission to preserve out-of-service rail line
Summary
The Houghton County Board adopted Resolution 23-19 (4–0) supporting a Snowbelt Transit Commission to acquire and preserve an out-of-service rail line from the Wisconsin–Michigan border to White Pine while retaining multi-use trails to support tourism and regional economic growth.
On Oct. 10, 2023, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted 4–0 to adopt Resolution 23-19, supporting the formation of a Snowbelt Transit Commission to acquire and preserve an out-of-service rail line from the Wisconsin–Michigan border to White Pine while keeping multi‑use trails intact.
Chairman Tom Tikkanen described regional coordination with Gogebic and Ontonagon counties and…
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