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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Romance is just down the road

Winter scene along the north shore of Lake Superior at sunset.

Winter scene along the north shore of Lake Superior at sunset.

Who needs sun and ocean waves to generate heat? Not these five writers, who offer their favorite romantic getaways in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Road trip

Brewery, burgers hit the mark

The Rasmussen brothers have got a good gig going in Hayward, Wis. At their Angry Minnow Brewing Co., Jason handles the beer, Will runs the kitchen and the lake-cabin crowd pours in.

From Sunday's paper

Take a tour of Wisconsin microbreweries

Fans of microbrew beers, some of which are unavailable in Minnesota, will find no shortage of tasty inspiration in the many small-town breweries that dot the Wisconsin countryside.

Tunnel fever

Wisconsin's Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, with its three circa-1800s railroad tunnels, is irresistible to adult cyclists. With careful planning, families with kids can enjoy the historic trail, too.

Art

Escape to Wisconsin

It's time for a road trip, as artists in the Lake Pepin region open their studios and shops this weekend.

Photo right: Dave Smith's sculpture

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