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Ask a 'sotan: Why do Minnesotans call soda 'pop'?

We dug into this popular question, which came from a notable guest for this series.

Cans of Coke on display.
Pop, soda, coke — those words get thrown around in various parts of the country when talking about soft drinks. Minnesota is widely known for its use “pop”, and a titan in the restaurant world wants to know why.
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