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Jim,

I guess you have to make hard choices for money some times? I moved here from California 20 years ago for business, and the only real negative is the weather. Once you get past that it's not so bad.

Try this if you have time, it's one of my farorite summer runs in my 427 unique or on my 998 Ducati. It's a great day trip.

Cross over the river to Wisconsin in Prescott and follow the great river road (hwy 35) south to Nelson. Stop in Pepin along the way and have lunch or dinner at the "habor view cafe" (GREAT FOOD & GREAT VIEW)

Once you arrive in Nelson cross over the Mississippi again and go back to Minnesota, take hwy 61 north back to the Twin Cities. Stop in Lake City or Red Wing and enjoy the view.

Good Luck,

Dino