Horns & Wrinkles (27 page)

We didn't sound any better than the last time, but at least we weren't at it long. When we started line dancing down the beach, we tripped over the same thing that had sent the rock troll sprawling. We ended up in a giggly pile on the sand, several feet shy of the ripple. At the center of the pile was a large box turtle who had parked right in everyone's way. It was my friend Lottie, come to say hello.

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The town of Blue Wing, Minnesota, lies a hundred and twenty some miles downriver from the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mapmakers usually overlook it, but these directions may help: Follow Highway 61 south from St. Paul. Don't be confused by the city of Red Wing—that's a completely different town, with completely different stories. Once past Reads Landing, start paying attention. If you reach the Reno Bottoms without spotting Blue Wing, you've gone too far and will have to backtrack.