The Northern Pacific main line running east to west through Wadena was built in 1872, while the Great Northern branch or "K" line which ran from Sauk Centre to Bemidji, via Sebeka and Menahga, was completed in 1891.
The Northern Pacific main line running east to west through Wadena was built in 1872. The Great Northern branch or "K" line was completed in 1891. This was via Sebeka and Menahga. This line ran from Sauk Centre to Bemidji.