Happy Birthday to the Milwaukee & Northern! The Milwaukee & Northern was incorporated on 24 February 1870. It was granted a charter from the Wisconsin Legislature on this day, which allowed it organize and raise money in order to begin construction of the railroad. You Might Also Like UPDATE – Main Line – Menominee River to Ontonagon July 17, 2022 NEW – Krueger & Lachmann Milling Co. January 31, 2022 UPDATE – Our 2022 Open House November 26, 2022