As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey (Garry Marshall). Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty)...
Each year, our Best of the Midwest Awards celebrates the region's top spots in food, travel, lifestyle and wellness. The list starts here—but no need to hold your applause to the end.
Starstruck is a delightful teen romance movie that has captured the hearts of audiences since its release. The film, set against the backdrop of Hollywood's glitz and glamour, tells the story of Jessica Olson, a down-to-earth girl from the Midwest, and Christopher Wilde, a famous pop star...
But while the experience of teenagedom might be universal, the way the movies reflect that experience vary greatly. On this list of the best teen movies of all time, you’ll find raunchy comedies and big-hearted love stories, serious dramas and even some tales of horror – because after al...
Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Mary Troy recently released her sixth book, In the Sky Lord, a collection of ten stories that slice open the beating heart of the Midwest to reveal a world in which characters work to understand the paradox of modern community. In...
While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world's top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums...
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His victory there marks a major setback for Democrats in the Midwest. When Trump won the state in 2016, he became the first Republican to carry Wisconsin since 1984. But Joe Biden won it back in 2020 by just over 20,000 votes. In both elections, the state ...
While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world's top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums...
Growing up in New Jersey, I would have told you it’s the best state, but I’ll settle for #4. What other state can elicit a cheer from every native across the bar? New Jersey residents are some of the wealthiest in the country; families here earn about $97,126 a year. It’s ...