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1. Land of the Indians - Indiana In 1800 a territory was carved from the Northwest Territory, the United States Congress named it the Indiana Territory meaning Land of Indians. The name fits as there were many Native American peoples who had migrated to this area from the north and...
2. I Love Indianapolis I am a Canadian girl. Over the past 20 years, however, I have lived in the United States - first Wisconsin, then Illinois, and finally Indiana. Our last move, in 1995, was to Indianapolis and I came here very reluctantly. I was tired of moving. Our...
3. Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky. ~Willa Cather~ One of the most diverse ecosystems in North America, the tallgrass prairie is also one of its most endangered. Less than 1% of the original extent...
4. It's Bison, not Buffalo! Nothing is more symbolic of America more than the American Bison (well, maybe the bald eagle, too). These large, intimidating creatures were once on the verge of extinction until they were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and on Elk Island...
5. Asian Cultures in Kansas City Kansas City doesn't have a "Chinatown" or even one neighborhood where you can go to find Asian businesses or events. But they can be found if you know where to look. On this page you'll find a few clues to help you discover a few ge...
6. 2008 U.S. Presidential Election - Electoral Vote Analysis Guide Scheduled for November 4, 2008, the U.S. prepares to vote in the 44th President of the United States. Every vote counts, and record numbers of Americans are expected to turn out to vote this fall. Even so, there are myriad factors in determining who...
7. Paid Focus Groups--Midwestern United States. - Just Updated. Paid focus groups can easily supplement your income. Here I've listed current focus groups offered in Midwestern United States cities    
8. Housekeeping, a novel by Marilynne Robinson Housekeeping, the novel, is a shimmering portrayal of the impermanence of everything. Author Marilynne Robinson has received a Pulitzer Prize in literature for her book, "Gilead." Though it is my opinion that Housekeeping is the better work. Housekee...
9. Fargo, North Dakota Thanks to the Coen brothers, most people imagine Fargo, North Dakota as a hick town in the middle of nowhere, covered in snow and filled with crazy people. That's only partly accurate. In reality, Fargo has been enjoying a booming rebirth over the p...
10. Birding Minnesota Minnesota has some great birds! You just have to know where -- and when -- to find them. This lens provides links to tons of information about birds and birding in MN. Did you know....? that birders from all over the US come to MN in the winter to see...
11. Jordan, Minnesota Small town Americana at its finest! We came to this quaint small Minnesotan town, after living on the fringes of Downtown St. Paul, our capital city. It was an interesting experience adapting to city life, after living in the suburbs all my life and...
12. Michele Bachmann From her weird conspiracy theories about international currencies to her suggestions that members of Congress be investigated for being unAmerican, Michele Bachmann has gained a special reputation as the madwoman of the United States House of Repres...
13. Alexandria, MN 30,000 years ago a glacier stopped in the west central area of Minnesota and deposited a massive amount of ice that was thousands of feet thick and embedded with tons of rock material. When it melted the water that was buried in the debris formed tho...
14. Burwell Nebraska Burwell, Nebraska is my hometown. I lived there for 23 years and return to visit my family from time to time. Now, I am sure a lot of you are thinking Nebraska... corn... boring. Well, there is corn, but there is a whole lot more, too! Burwell is hom...
15. Senator Tim Johnson Senator Tim Johnson has proven a disappointment to Democrats who care about freedom. This isn't abstract, flag-waving freedom we're talking about here, but real freedom, the kind that is guaranteed to us by the Bill of Rights. When Senator...
16. Mid Central Community Action, Inc. MCCA is a NeighborWorks America affiliate, and provides programs in the areas of affordable housing, community services, and domestic violence prevention, victim advocacy and support Mid Central Community Action, Inc. (MCCA), is dedicated to maintain...
17. The Sadie Hawkins Promenade Each year since 1937 a day-long event in Lil Abner on a November Saturday is Sadie Hawkins Day; the unmarried women of Dogpatch pursued the single men. If a woman caught a man and dragged him back to the starting line by sundown, he had to marry her....
18. Iowa is a great place to live! Iowa is a great place to live!
19. Johnson County Ks Johnson County (standard abbreviation: JoCo) is a county located in northeast Kansas, in the central United States. Most of the county is suburban, being a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Johnson County is named for Rev. Thomas Johnson, and...
20. BEER, From Gods Country I remember growing up with the great beer commericals and sign boards for some of the best beer in the country. A lot of people will disagree with me but there is no better beer than from the ice cold water of God's country in Wisconsin. Leinenkugel...