The Twin Cities and Atlanta have a history.

October 1991: Jack Morris pitches 10 innings of shutout ball to give the Twins a dramatic seventh-game World Series victory over the Braves.

January 1999: Payback time. Falcons kicker Morten Andersen hits a 38-yard field goal in overtime to send the Vikings to a heartbreaking 30-27 upset loss — and the Falcons to the Super Bowl.

Now Atlanta strikes again where it hurts, this time in the business world, with Atlanta’s Delta Air Lines acquiring Northwest Airlines. Let’s be honest: As much as we’ve complained about Northwest through all its financial troubles of the past 20 years, it’s also been a source of regional pride. (He might be a bum, but he’s our bum!)

What’s your view? Is this another victory for Atlanta in a regional rivalry? Or are you hopeful for a brighter future in the troubled airline industry? What would you say to Atlanta residents about this deal?

You can read what they’re saying to us at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s blog.

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