THE SWEDISH IMMIGRANT TRAIL
The Swedish Immigrant Trail has existed in some form for the last 150 years. It started life as a footpath stretching from the St. Croix River to Lake Ki Chi Saga or Big Lake. Transformed into a cartpath and later a road, it carried people and supplies to settle a new land. The railroad arrived in 1880 and connected the small towns along the path to the state and nation. Highways and the motorcar saw the trains last trip in 1948, only weeks before a man named Moberg visited the area. Today the route exists as a memory to some and a dream to others. Segments have been constructed in Chisago City, Center City and soon a segment will open in Shafer. Please continue to the NEWS section for the latest update.