Can a Minnesotan make a good gumbo?

I second @buzd on Mr B. gumbo ya ya. that is the one I make.

And if you ever want to venture over into jambalaya, https://www.food.com/recipe/paul-prudhommes-poormans-jambalaya-72415

Ive checked this against his cookbook its the same which is what I use. Although you may want to cut his peppers by about half to two thirds. Chef Prudhomme was known to make stuff insanely hot even by Cajun standards, but some of the tastiest dishes you will ever find.