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Why do Minnesotans have accents?

Why do Minnesotans have accents?

The Minnesota accent is ubiquitous in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But where does it come from?

Curious Minnesota

April 21, 202217m 40s

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The Minnesota accent is ubiquitous in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But where does it come from?

Keely Wolter, a Richfield-based accent and dialogue coach, joins the Star Tribune's Hannah Sayle and Rachel Hutton to discuss the accent's origins and what defines this uniquely Minnesotan way of speaking.

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Why do Minnesotans have accents? (Nov. 2021 Curious Minnesota article)