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The North To The Midwest: It's Not You, It's Us

Midwesternish by KCUR

Apr 11, 201817:07Government & Organizations

Minnesota wants to rebrand itself as "The North," because apparently they think they're different from the rest of the Midwest. So, is it time to break up?

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