Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling into northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, December 16.
The brightly lit train includes a live music stage and a short outdoor show at each stop. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Admission is free. Donations for local food shelves are encouraged. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Detroit Lakes stop
CPKC lists a Detroit Lakes stop at the Holmes Community Center area at 2:45 p.m.
TRF News reports the stop is near the Holmes Street railroad crossing.
Other Minnesota stops on Tuesday, Dec. 16
- Alexandria — 8th Avenue & Nokomis, 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Detroit Lakes — Holmes area, 2:45 p.m. stop time listed.
- Mahnomen — U.S. 59 & East Washington Avenue, 4:20 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
- Plummer — Central Avenue railroad crossing, 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- Thief River Falls — 405 Third St. E, 7:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
North Dakota stops later this week
CPKC’s U.S. route schedule lists these nearby North Dakota stops. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Hankinson — 122 1st St., Dec. 17, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- Enderlin — 101 Harvest Lane, Dec. 17, 9:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- Carrington — 601 6th Avenue NE, Dec. 18, 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Before you go
Arrive early and expect large crowds at each stop.
Dress warm and stay well back from the tracks.
Bring a nonperishable food item or a cash donation if you can.
The official Holiday Train page is here: CPKC Holiday Train.
The full U.S. route PDF, including times and performers, is posted here: U.S. Holiday Train Route PDF.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.