[redfreedom]

I have never understood just how South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois got to be classified as “midwestern states”, as when you look at a map they actually are in the central US.

I know, the regions were created by the east coast ruling class based purely on an eastern perspective, but it still urks me.

[dragnet2]

Agree...If there is a midwest U.S., is there also a mideast U.S.?

From my perspective there are 3 parts, the west-coast , central, and east-coast U.S.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

We’re just Flyover Country Folk. NEITHER coast gives much of a chit about us.

Let’s keep it that way! :)

[Gumdrop]

I agree with the misnomer “Midwestern”. A better description is North Central USA.

[VeniVidiVici]

I have never understood just how South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois got to be classified as “midwestern states”, as when you look at a map they actually are in the central US.

Mobile, AL is further west than Chicago :)