Northern burbs of Mpls, dad, couple of uncles and a couple of other guys go riding . when it gets nice stillwater is a great place to ride to and hang out. Lots of cool bikes to see there.
Do you ever go down to Dulano's on the first Thursday of the month? I have yet to make it there myself, but will be trying to make at least one of their rides this summer. I have heard a lot of good things about it.
im about 1/2 hour west of you and in the same boat, I put on alot of miles by myself. My wife loves to ride, has her own sporty, but with two young kids its tough for us both to get away at the same time very often, I have friends with bikes, but nobody wants to put on the miles and as serious about it as I am. Id be game to put some miles on with ya.