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
I use this and it’s awesome!
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/article_dd6265d7-99dc-5516-84f0-4ad47f53ca05.html