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Life in Minnesota

April 12, 2017 Thomas Reischel

If you're planning to visit Minnesota, here is two-minute teaser on what you can expect.

The Mentality of the Midwest: What Are the Values of America’s Heartland?

April 11, 2017 Thomas Reischel

Ah, the Midwest. Twelve states (i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) that make up the American Heartland. Myself, I’m a proud Minnesotan. People here are straightforward. We’re polite and always say hi to others, even to strangers we meet on the street. It’s probably because we like to trust people. I . . .