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The Midwest Kidfest is held each year in the summer for the kids and families of Fargo North Dakota. It is a free festival celebrating kids and gathers kids in the thousands each year.

The Midwest storms struck my area 4-plus times, leaving power lines laying across yards, trees in the roads, and severe flooding across the Midwest. This is my personal story of how the Midwest Storms impacted my weekend.

Nikol Hasler's "Midwest Teen Sex Show" mixes humor, sarcasm and frank (but questionable) talk about teen sex.

Winter has arrived yet but he has sent his luggage ahead. The snowstorm of this past weekend left Cleveland, Ohio and most of the Midwest stunned. What's in the forecast next?

Severe Winter Weather in the North and Midwest and it is not over yet.

Just as a brief reprieve of unseasonably warm weather melted the last traces of several ice storms, the Midwest was barraged by thunderstorms, hail and reports of at least one tornado. It is the latest in a string of extreme weather for Missouri.

The Midwest is getting hit by ice and rain storms yet again. Here's the lowdown on the weather in my region.

Mother Nature distributes misery equally in the Midwest. Iowa receives a devastating dose of the ice storm already covering the rest of the middle of the United States.

If part of your dream is to have a wedding in a place that caters to your every whim, the Midwest offers a wide variety of choices for your wedding.

Be prepared for severe winter weather, and be safe!

If Midwest travel plans are on your agenda this winter season, you'll need to pack appropriately for the cold temperatures and high probability of snow; here's what to take along.

For over 40 years I have lived in the Midwest. In 2000, I moved to the East Coast because of a job. I had no idea of what I was getting myself into. I knew that the cost of living was higher but I had no idea how high it really was.

Recent storms, mixed between rain and ice, have hit the Midwest and Oklahoma pretty hard with road conditions and ice becoming more of an issue.

When planning a day trip to Chicago, a low-cost bus service to Midwest cities helped us save money and free up the budget to actually sight-see while we were there!

Weather can change quickly in the Midwest and you should always be prepared for the changes that can occur. An icy storm can hit anywhere and they can be dangerous.

Early morning rumbling and shaking wakens many in the Midwest to an unusual phenomenon - an earthquake!

Jumping in the car with dad to tour the backroads of the Midwest has created fond memories for one South Dakota dad and his grown children.

Each rain from the storms in the Upper Midwest adds to the swollen rivers heading towards Columbus Junction and Wapello, Iowa. The battle is on with residents sandbagging and the river roaring.

The storms that have plagued the Midwest in June will financially effect everyone across the country in various ways.

A train ride is a unique vacation experience and the Upper Midwest has a fine selection of scenic rides from which to choose. This article details three of the longer train rides in the region.

If you think that the major flooding in the U.S. Midwest won't have any effect on your lifestyle, think again. The flooding going on currently will most certainly have long term effects on the country's economy on the whole.

This article is about how speed dating finally hit the Midwest and some reasons why it will become popular.

Recent tropical depressions and Hurricane activity has resulted in continued flooding throughout the Midwest. Remnants of tropical storm Erin and Rainstorms are causing massive problems not just in the Midwest,

This is a first-hand account of the earthquake that traveled throughout the Midwest. It contains several responses to the event and its effects on the U of I campus in Champaign, Illinois.

For many years, seeing a cougar in the midwest didn't happen. However, kately they have been making a comeback.

The Midwest has been getting hit by storms, thunderstorms and high winds. Peoria, Illinois, my home town, is no different; however, and it has been terrible.

Some areas of the Midwest have gotten over a foot of rain resulting in...

Severe weather grips the Midwest, and round two of severe weather will begin tomorrow afternoon.

If you are interested in hunting ghosts...the midwest is a great place to start looking.

A huge storm has caused massive traffic and air traffic delays throughout the Midwest. This storm is expected to dump almost a foot of snow before slamming into the eastern city.

The Midwest is rich with hauntings and the stories have created legends have been passed down for decades. You don't have to travel very far in the midwest to find a haunting.

Record Low Temperatures Disable Much of Midwest and Northeast

Raising a child in the midwest is not as cheap as one may have thought.

The airline industry is in constant fluctuation. With the struggles of the major carriers, many smaller regional airlines have taken the opportunity to increase there market position. One of these regional airlines is Midwest Airlines.

Sailing schools in Midwest Florida offer many options for beginning sailors as well as the more seasoned sailors.

An overview of five key Spas to visit in the Midwest, with featured signature treatments and options. Addresses and links to resort websites is also provided.

Thanks to the World Series the rest of the country is having to acknowledge there is more to culture and the world than New York. It must break their hearts.

The Midwest Tropical Aquatable Aquarium Octagon is an aesthetically designed aquarium. As the name suggests the main attraction of this unique aquarium is that it is shaped as an octagon. That means it is eight sided.

This is a description of 7 nudist camps in the midwest along with some history of nudism also known as naturism

a listing of some great bands for dances, weddings and other events in the Upper Midwest. Check out the links to each band

Cicadia are at the end of their 17 year nap in the Midwest.

A glimpse of the ghosts that haunt colleges in the Midwest.

A short review of the regional airline Air Midwest

If you are planning a trip within the Midwest in the future, a great family outing in the town of Indianola, Iowa is the National Balloon Classic. Held annually in mid-summer, the classic is a week long family event with plenty of shelf life...

The Florida Gators have gone from National Champs to the frontrunners for this year's tournament after gaining the overall No. 1 in the 2007 NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Midwest Airlines is by far the best carrier in the business. My experiences (described) on Delta have been horrible. Midwest's greatness really centers on their fantastic seats.

If you are on vacation in Ohio and don't want to give up your pastime of walking, you should consider visiting Waynesville, which is considered one of the best places to walk in the country. It is also considered the Antiques Capital of the Midwest.

A brief history of Riverboats (Steamboats) in the midwest.

A late snow storm caused delays at one of the nation's busiest airports on Wednesday, and affected most of the upper Midwest.

Midwest Airlines understands that it's the little things that count.

The snow continues to fall in the Midwest after covering roads with ice, delaying flights, and canceling baseball games. The slick conditions have even been blamed for 6 deaths.

4:30 Friday Morning. I was awakened by the bed shaking and the window rattling. It lasted less than a minute. I got up and checked the child. OK. I thought the spring storm that was headed this way was here

At 4:36 a.m., Friday April 18, an earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale, shook the Midwestern United States. Throughout my day, I have seen the direct effects of the earthquake.

Have you ever been woke up from your house shaking all over the place, or dishes falling from a cabinet? For many Midwesterners this morning, this senarrio was a reality, as a number of states, "shook" this morning from a 5.2 earthquake!

This mystery happened immediately after 9/11

An article about Nikol Hasler and her method of getting teens to talk openly about sex. The importance of getting teens to communicate with parents about all the issues they face is more important than ever.

Tonight, beginning at 9:01 p.m. in the Central time zone, Midwesterners will have an opportunity to watch the moon move completely under the shadow of the Earth in a total lunar eclipse.

Once a responsibility that rested squarely on the shoulders of parents, sex education for kids has shifting away from the family.

This is an attractive 22" x 18" Tucked Bolster Pet Bed. Very plush and our dog loves it.

The gift of clear vision is one of the many medical miracles happening at the Dakota Dunes Tower Medical Center. A simple surgical procedure offered at Bruening Eye Specialists is changing lives.

PLEASE read this before considering the stupidest thing you may ever do!

With a surge of reports on internet connection problems, or internet outage, it is good time to learn how to check your internet status.

Living in west central Illinois, I am limited on which nut trees I can plant and expect to do well.

From casual to formal, this list has something for nearly every type of wedding ceremony and reception imaginable.

Lake County, Illinois, has been declared a Federal Disaster Area due to flooding on the Chain of Lakes. The Lakes area is a major recreation area in the Chicago region.

If you live in a small town in the Midwestern United States and have been affected by the major damage the recent flooding has caused, you're probably feeling a little disenfranchised by your state government for not sending aid.

During the heavy rain, the drains leading to Lake Superior had been packed with fallen trees, roots and all. Unable to drive up to our cabin, we had a choice -- stay and walk or get back in the car and drive the five hours straight home.

Kelly Bultman makes sure his guests know that lamb isn't just an Easter or Christmas treat. The heart healthy, red meat is a good option any day of the week, according to this VP of Sales and Marketing at Iowa Lamb Processing in Hawarden, Iowa.

Floodwaters can wreck havoc, take lives, and destroy homes, but they can also pose health risks when they recede.....

An overview on some of the best places to visit in the middle western states with your family during summer break.

The rising flood waters of the Missouri River.

"Cinemental Journeys," published earlier this year, takes readers on a journey through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa in pursuit of active neighborhood theaters, complete with screenings of old movies and independent films one might miss at AMC.

It seems that a lot of people decide they're either a country mouse or a city mouse and wrap all their thoughts and opinions round that. Though my lifestyle is certainly more country than city, I honestly feel split down the middle in terms of where I feel happy.

Paul Bunyan's in the Wisconsin Dells has been in business for 48 years and served a wonderful "all you can eat" breakfast.

Eight-time NWA world heavyweight champion Harley Race is promoting World League Wrestling, an old-school alternative to WWE.

An overview of the 2006 Senate elections in the Midwestern states.

Studies show that some 90 to 98 percent of all pet shops get their puppies from puppy mills. Missouri has more puppy mills that any other state in the country.

Bar after bar, Main Avenue in Brookings delivers more than enough options for the average college student's inebriated night out on the town.

A preview of the gubernatorial elections of fall 2006 in the Midwestern states.

Small town feel with large city attractions. Very unique and enjoyable mystery destination. Fun for the whole family.

A renowned artist who once ran a busy studio on Mechanic Street in Attleboro and worked as a designer and die cutter for the Robbins Company is being honored with an art museum to be dedicated in his name at Iowa State University.

Buying a gift for your Mother-in-Law doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Here are a few ideas for son-in-laws.

A Winter storm tore through the midwestern states this week and left many without electricity or a safe means to travel.

Lake Geneva is a very popular vacation destination in southeastern Wisconsin.

Snow storms are beating at the doors of Midwesterners and Northerners, so snowbirds are heading south for the winter.

The gene has been found in patients in the mid west for the first time, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa have been battling one of the worst ice storms ever. Schools have been shut down and airports have been closed; O'Hare alone has had 400 flights canceled. The storm has been blamed for at least 23 deaths.

Crowded streets, delicious food and endless shopping marks the onset of the 26th annual Northalsted Market Days street fair held Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wal-Mart has donated $600,000 to help the relief efforts in eight states.

Crowded streets, delicious food and endless shopping marks the onset of the 26th annual Northalsted Market Days street fair held Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

This is about the Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction in Shipshewana, Indiana. It is possibly the best flea market in the Midwest if not the country.

Jack Sway, a young Hollywood actor from the Midwest, is making his nationwide debut in one of the 8 Films To Die For 2007 in LionsGate Films After Dark Horrorfest. Starting tomorrow, this year's event promises to be bigger than last year's.

Even those in the midwest with rural decorating themes can benefit from some of the principles of feng shui.

Ice storms are attacking the Midwest. Some Midwesterners are meeting with tragedy; others are barely affected. Amidst the mix of the bad and the good, the sad and the funny, stands my modest news about the day an ice storm felled a tree against our home.

Musings on the Midwest Horse Fair - These silly sing-song lines resulted from a mother-daughter field trip to the Midwest Horse Fair, held April 18-20, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. What fun!

A USGS study finds that much of the nitrate pollution falling in rain and snow in the Northeast and Midwest comes from coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources hundreds of miles away.