Suggested route(s) to BIR?

[Plus_P]

Any interesting roads/routes between the Twin Cites and BIR? Likely to be riding up there this Sunday for the SSB event. A few laps around BIR sounds like a worthwhile destination ride, but not real interested in taking the typical direct/slabbing route.
Thanks!
+Wade

[Elk]

I have not found anything interesting.  I hope someone has.