Which Midwest state has the most debt?

A new study set to find out though which states had the highest amount of debt in the country.

Which Midwest state is the most blue-collar?

A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.

What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween

If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.

Writers for new 'Avatar' show, 'Seven Havens', hail from Midwest

The executive producer for 'Avatar: Seven Havens' is a Chicago-area native living in the Twin Cities, while another lead writer for the show comes from Indiana! They spoke with Fox Local about their experiences and the new show.

How much to retire in Minneapolis?

A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store?

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, it's a Pennsylvania-based chain with a focus on made-to-order fast food.

Which Midwest state is the scariest?

October is spooky season, and that means it's a time to have fun and get scared across the U.S. Many towns and states pride themselves on having the best haunted houses or scary folktales, but which Midwest state is actually considered the scariest?

How many books were banned in schools in your state?

School book bans rose to a five-year peak during the 2025-2026 school year. That’s according to the nonprofit PEN America, which tracks book bans across the nation.

Which Midwest state is the most energy-efficient?

A study done by WalletHub found the most energy-efficient states in the country, which Midwest state landed at the top?

How far does a paycheck go in Minneapolis?

How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?

Minnesota water tower a favorite to win 'Tank of the Year'

The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.

Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says

The mother of a woman who vanished on a trip with her boyfriend in Illinois told Fox News Digital that "he has changed his story a couple times" as police search for her.

Chicago woman sues over Border Patrol shooting
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Marimar Martinez, the Chicago woman who was shot multiple times by a Border Patrol agent last year, is filing a lawsuit against the government Monday under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Which Midwest states are the hardest working, and which aren't?

A new report from WalletHub found that some Midwest states may not be as hard-working as others, with some states finishing at the very bottom.

Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

Best time to see fall colors in the Midwest: Maps

Fall is quickly approaching — as are fall colors! See when foliage is coming to your state.