In a message dated 99-11-11 16:13:36 EST, GPHARES@mn.nilfisk-advance.com writes: << I moved to Minnesota 14 years ago and have been fishing in the land of 10,000 lakes. I do miss fishing Roaring, Seneca, and Brushy Run. >> Minnesota is also a beautiful state. by the way, I went to Mankato State back in the early 70's for a short time. do they still have New Ulm Days and Polka Days. I do remember the Valley of the Green Giant. There really is one. Barbara