North Platte’s Grocery Legacy Reborn | Lincoln News

North Platte’s historic downtown is poised for a major revival as two new developments take shape on the site of the city’s first grocery store, opened in 1955 by Charles McDonald—a former Coca-Cola bottler and church deacon whose legacy still echoes through the streets. After the original building’s 1961 demolition, McDonald launched his iconic Super Valu on Jeffers and State, pioneering the area’s first drive-through. That spot later became Safeway before being razed, leaving the land to witness decades of change. Now, with fresh construction plans underway, this storied corner is stepping into its next chapter—blending history with innovation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/346ff838d14790da