It is served by the daily round trips of the Borealis and Empire Builder.

[2] In 2016, a safety fence was constructed between the two mainline tracks running by the station.

Some Amish passengers, who bought their tickets at the ticket window, began using the two staffed stations in the state (Milwaukee and La Crosse) instead.

[5] Construction to upgrade the station's platform area, parking, and other components to meet Americans with Disability Act requirements was underway as of early 2024, scheduled to be done in Amtrak's fiscal year 2025 (after October 1, 2024).

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