Hey Murph. I was in the south west corner of your state last month. Came up from Rapid City up to I-90 to motor across to see Mt Rushmore. Great scenery up that way, plus it was warmer then. A huge plus.
When we did get home all we saw was rain rain rain. Sun was out for last weekend but it's been gone most of this week. Temps dropped. Highs in low 50's tomorrow. I enjoy fall. I doubt I'd like a Minnesota winter though. Those are tough. Good luck.