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12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
The Fox Snake Is Essential for the Great Lakes Region
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The fox snake is often misunderstood, but it plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Fox snakes are large, nonvenomous and native to the Great Lakes region, where they help keep rodent populations in check.
Is there a hole in the universe?
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A hole in the universe was recently discovered by scientists at the University of Minnesota in 2007. Read about the discovery of a hole in the universe.
The Coldest State in the U.S. Is Below Freezing on Average
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The United States has a wide range of climate zones, from the subtropical to the arctic. On the low end of the thermometer, there are plenty of options for a deep winter chill. Here, we look at a couple different ways to determine the coldest state in the U.S. — and by both definitions, there's one winner.
10 Country Music Festivals Uniting Fans in North America
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There are few summer traditions quite like piling into a car with your friends, a tent in the trunk and a playlist full of country anthems.
What State Gets the Most Snow? No. 1 Gets 6 Feet Per Year
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As colder months and winter weather sweep across the country, each state in the U.S. prepares for their respective regional conditions. Temperature and the average amount of snowfall per year depend on several factors, including terrain, elevation and the likelihood of consistent precipitation.
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
How Well Do You Know Midwestern Lingo?
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Oh Jeez, this is quite the quiz we have here. If you think you know how to say "front room" like a Chicagoan, we dare you to take this quiz. Let's see how you'd fare in a conversation with a true Midwesterner.