hi
yep minnesota is called little siberia
montana is beautiful, I met a blonde shortie from there and she told me about the mountains, woods, wild animals etc...
I couldn't live in a cold place too, I had to go to aix en provence, a big city near marseille, and it was very cold and windy
I was walking in the street and an old lady told me: watch your steps, it's frozen here... there was ice on the pavement
the southern accent of the lady made me laugh
this city is cool during the summer, there are many festivals, concerts etc...
I guess you probably know students who learn there because there are many universities and... an american center
cheers