Want a east-west route north of MSP; how about MN-23?

[GlennB]

Next month we will tow our 5th wheel from San Diego to the Great Lakes region. I have our route pretty much planned except for going thru Minnesota. I want to go from Aberdeen, SD to Hinckley, MN. My main objective is to AVOID CONGESTION. An obvious route is US-12 to Wilmar, MN, then MN-23 east to Hinckley via St. Cloud. I'm wondering if St. Cloud is a long stretch of stoplights and congestion?
Any ideas about this route? Other suggestions?
Note: Originally I planned to take US-2 thru Duluth but have learned there is significant road work and detours in that area.
Glenn

[EsoxLucius]

beliveauj wrote:
As long as you don't go through St.Cloud at rush hour you will be fine.We used to pull through there every Friday afternoon from Willmar.

+1

We were just through there earlier this month on the way to Sioux Falls. Is best before 7am, from 9am to 11am, from 1pm to 3pm, and after 5pm. Or go through on the weekend.

[beliveauj]

As long as you don't go through St.Cloud at rush hour you will be fine.We used to pull through there every Friday afternoon from Willmar.