As a lifelong Rust Belter, I'm wary of statements made about the Rust Belt, the Midwest and (worst of all) the "Heartland." More often than not they're attempts to sell something, be it political ...

Your support goes further this holiday season. When you buy an annual membership or give a one-time contribution, we’ll give a membership to someone who can’t afford access. It’s a simple way for you ...

This interactive map details changes in real wages and employment rates since 2000. See also: “The Midwestern Great Recession of 2001 and the Destruction of Good Jobs” by Brendan Duke and Andrew ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. NINA MOINI: Minnesotans love talking about Minnesota and don't miss a chance to put up the state and the Midwest really as a region on a pedestal. But if ...

Apple's Maps app rebuild continues its journey across North America this week, with the company following its pattern of rolling out the enhanced maps in adjacent continental U.S. states. Before (left ...

Here’s a simple question we’d like you to answer before you read further: Which of the nine maps below best describes what you think of as the heartland? To help you get started: Do big cities belong ...