Highway 73 saga goes on and on

Highway 73 saga goes on and on

The year was 1941. Today’s Minnesota Highway 73 had been reconstructed almost 8 ½ miles to the north of Kettle River. Gathering war clouds told the construction crew that entry into World War II was imminent. “Don’t worry,” said those who were in control of the work. “We will be back after the war and finish the road to the north to Cromwell.” We are still waiting. In my lifetime, I have seen mone...