And for all you folks out there who think that Minnesotans talk like that stupid characterization of "Sven and Olga"... trust me, we do not. We sound like any news reporter on the National News channels.
I agree with you. I grew up in the Twin Cities and relocated to Kansas City a few years ago. I didn't think I had an accent until all my co-works started teasing me the way I say....flag...bag...etc.
Hmmmm....Minnesota....I hope to return someday.
later