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Why is a weedkiller showing up in Midwesterners’ urine?

St. LOUIS — A research group says levels of the controversial and drift-prone weedkiller dicamba have more than tripled in the urine samples of people in the Midwest — even in urban areas.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Blue wins in governor’s races lift the hopes of US climate advocates

Climate-literate blue governors — a mix of incumbents and upstarts — will be taking office around the Midwest and Northeast just as more federal money than ever is available for tackling climate change, pointing to a possible new wave of state-level action.

Tribune News Service

New businesses nudge Missouri town toward becoming the Napa Valley of the Midwest

AUGUSTA, Mo. — Years ago, the town of Augusta had three bakeries. But for a long time until recently, it had none.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Delia Ramirez is already making history

Newly-elected Congresswoman Delia Ramirez talks self-preservation, prioritizing immigration reform, and “going beyond hashtags.”

Mic

Long-awaited Abrolhos Islands management plan 'disappointing' for Midwest tourism advocates

The state government has revealed how it will manage tourism and conservation at the Abrolhos Islands, but not everyone is happy.

ABC News

Governors could derail climate plans

Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have clean energy plans. Fossil-fuel-friendly candidates could undermine them

Salon

US midterms: Meeting voters along the Mississippi River

FRANCE 24 takes you on a journey through the American heartland, from the Midwest to the South, for a closer look at the issues that could decide the crucial November 8 midterm elections. Our reporter Fanny Allard met with Americans in cities along the Mississippi River to find out how…

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Frontline abortion workers in the US west are fatigued. Midterm results may make things worse

While Colorado remains a precarious sanctuary in the midwest, the west coast states have rallied to protect abortion rights

The Guardian - US

In Minnesota, GOP eyes grab of rare Midwest Dem stronghold

Control of state government hangs in the balance in Minnesota, one of the few Midwest states where Democrats have had the upper hand in recent years

The Independent UK

How Latinos have changed the American landscape

The Latino population increased most rapidly in the American South and the Midwest.

Axios

Q&A: Why one of The Avett Brothers recorded a solo tribute album in a bunch of random hotel rooms

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unless you have a fairly strong familiarity with contemporary folk artists of the American Midwest, you might look at the title of Concord native Seth Avett’s solo album “Seth Avett Sings Greg Brown,” due to be released on Nov. 4 and wonder, “Uhh, who is Greg Brown?”

Tribune News Service

Minnesota's Poppy Harlow vows Midwest will be well represented in new CNN morning show

Poppy Harlow missed Wednesday's rehearsal for her new show to deal with breaking news at home. Her 6-year-old daughter Sienna fractured her arm falling out of bed (with a helpful shove from 4-year-old brother Luca), forcing a visit to the emergency room.

Tribune News Service

A grassroots project at DePaul publishes Chicago stories — the books are free for the asking and you might even be in one

CHICAGO — Big Shoulders Books are free. You can request one. They’ll send you one. You might even be in one. Big Shoulders Books, founded at DePaul University a decade ago, has been one of the more quietly ambitious projects in Midwest journalism, though, in practice, the work is not…

Chicago Tribune

There is no one "Latino vote"

Considering all 62 million Latinos as a group isn’t that helpful in understanding voting patterns

Salon

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There's no one 'Latino vote' – religion and geography add to voters' diversity

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States today are Latino, and “the Latino vote” has attracted significant news coverage as their political voice grows stronger. Yet considering all 62 million Latinos as a group isn’t necessarily all that helpful in understanding attitudes or voting patterns, as some scholars…

Salon

Can Tim Ryan save Democrats?

Democrat Tim Ryan has long emphasized manufacturing jobs, a stance his party has lately begun to embrace

Zenger

Upper Midwest Buried By Heavy Snow As Chicago Sees 1st Flakes

Winterlike scenes unfolded across portions of the Upper Midwest as many residents woke up to snow.

Axios

The Midwest is America's least trusting region

The heartland is especially down on every major institution.

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The big chill: Cold front brings winter-like temperatures to Midwest, Southeast as West roasts

The U.S. is a divided country politically, but also temperature-wise — at least right now.

ABC News

Skin cancer awareness takes John Elliott on a journey of a lifetime with six camels and dog, ending in the Midwest

A Perth businessman finishes his marathon 12,000-kilometre trek across Australia with his six camels and dog, in the West Australian Midwest town of Geraldton.

Chicago Tribune

The scariest town in Illinois does not exist. But you can visit in ‘Halloween Ends’

CHICAGO — Haddonfield, Illinois, does not exist.

The Guardian - US

America’s love for cars continues – will gas prices decide the midterms?

Economy in focus: The US loves its cars – but soaring prices are a big issue. In the midwest, Adam Gabbatt asks voters what they think

WEKU

Remembering NPR's Ken Barcus, a tough editor with a big heart

Ken Barcus, longtime Midwest bureau chief on NPR's National Desk, has died at age 67. He took great pride in countering stereotypes of the Midwest and in mentoring scores of young reporters.

Zenger

Brief Warmup Will Collapse To Winterlike Chill In Midwest

After a cool start to the weekend, temperatures may rebound slightly in the coming days.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Oct. 6-12

The Joffrey Ballet’s presents “Beyond Borders,” Lyric Opera’s Midwest premiere of the song cycle “The Brightness of Light,” and Brookfield Zoo’s “Boo! At the Zoo” are just some of the cool things to see and do in the week ahead.

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