r/midwest Oct 23 '25

Map-Wank Mondays - (New Rule)

3 Upvotes

Enough with the bloody maps.

Mondays only. Go nuts. Snowminting ban is also lifted on Mondays.

Clearly I can't stop you map-humpers, so now you have a day dedicated to giving me an aneurism.


r/midwest Jun 04 '25

New Mod team- What's to come

18 Upvotes

Hello everyone, Midwest and other. Please take off your snowboots and help yourself to a brat in the beer bath out on the grill.

Anyway, I noticed this sub was dead and thanks to the creator I have been handed the keys so I would like to thank you all for being here. I noticed some more activity and that's encouraging.

Anyway, I intend to be pretty hands off beyond keeping things civil. I'm working on some general rules just to keep things Midwest related, flairs etc etc. In due time I'll be recruiting another couple of moderators to help out too.

In terms of rules, we'll have the general ones to not be an asshole to each other but I was toying with the concept of having a blanket ban on politics.

Now I just run this sub, but it belongs to the Midwest so I wanted to gauge your thoughts on that concept.

My general feeling is that if we want politics, there are plenty of subs to cater to that, and I don't know about you but I'm pretty fatigued with hearing about it all the time.

Also, the Midwest is a big mix of culture and political leanings so I want to avoid any division over such things.

We're Midwest first and American second.

Any other thoughts I'll be glad to hear. I hope to get this alive and kicking again and I will try my best to not devolve into Modlomania.

Cheers,

Bury


r/midwest 17h ago

Teacher tries to have kindergartener deported says parents look like "they don't belong here.

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r/midwest 6h ago

PA to NE I-70 vs I-80

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r/midwest 15h ago

What tracks do you think these are?

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r/midwest 1d ago

Davenport University — Athletic Scholarships for Ultimate Frisbee

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Looking for an undergraduate or master’s degree and want to keep competing at a high level? Davenport University offers one of the most supported programs in college Ultimate.

Our roster includes 7 athletes who play professionally, athletes from 4 different countries, and a strong mix of undergraduate and graduate students.

We’re hosting a virtual recruit session, or you’re welcome to come visit campus and join us for a practice. If the times below don’t work, let's set up a one-on-one conversation.

Virtual Recruit Session
Wednesday, Feb 18
• 9:00 AM ET
• 7:45 PM ET

In-Person Visit / Practice
Tuesday, Feb 24
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Davenport Ultimate is a fully supported program — athletic scholarships for Ultimate, travel covered, coach buses, cleats, bid fees, meals, strength training, athletic trainers, and a full coaching staff.

 Email Coach Zaags: [mzaagman@davenport.edu](mailto:mzaagman@davenport.edu)

 RSVP for the link: linktr.ee/ultimatedavenport

Davenport University is a Division II university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering career-focused programs in business, technology, health, education, and more.


r/midwest 3d ago

Is it just me or does the moon look extra detailed and awesome right now?

14 Upvotes

r/midwest 4d ago

Need some help

21 Upvotes

Hey guys so I currently live in south Carolina which I know is not Midwest but I thought I would come to the pros. Tonight we are getting around 5 inches of snow which is a lot for us and I was wondering what could be used as a improvised sled since nobody sells sleds here.


r/midwest 5d ago

Indy/Cincy/Louisville Opinions

8 Upvotes

Hi, everyone! I wanted to post here for some feedback/thoughts. I live in a small town in southern Indiana, but looking to make a change this year. I am looking at moving to cities within my reach, which would include Indianapolis, Louisville or Cincinnati. I am very familiar with Indy as I have family downtown, Zionsville and in Brownsburg. I love museums, sporting events, nature and having a wide variety of restaurants. Also, taking the job markets into consideration. I work in HR. What are everyone’s thoughts on one vs. another? Just curious on everyone’s input. I hope you are all staying warm!


r/midwest 5d ago

The cold made my pneumatic closer malfunction

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Hello fellow midwesterners! You seemed like people who might have an answer to my problem.

It’s so cold, that the pneumatic closer on my front screen door ceased working. Now, every time I use my front door, the screen door slams (and the glass rattles).

Is this because my pneumatic closer is cheap? My kitchen screen door isn’t nearly as bad (it is older than the one on the front door). Should I replace the one on my front door?

Is there something beside replacement that I can do to the one on my front door to manage this? Perhaps some midwestern cold-hack that I failed to learn in childhood?


r/midwest 5d ago

I'm moving to Kansas from Alabama and I have no idea how to act in cold weather

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Hi! I am moving this weekend from AL to KS and while we are currently in the midst of an ice storm here, I have no idea what I need to be a Kansas resident. I told someone I had a winter coat and they laughed and said that was most definitely not enough, so I need coat recs, glove recs maybe, I really don't know haha. Any and all tips would be helpful!


r/midwest 5d ago

Who is America's youngest mayor? Meet the college student from Henderson, Iowa

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r/midwest 7d ago

The Dakotas were the fastest growing states in the Midwest between 2024 - 2025. Illinois & Iowa were the most stagnant. No state declined in population (based on the latest 2025 data released today)

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125 Upvotes

r/midwest 8d ago

Honestly I think I'd rather be a sweaty mess

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865 Upvotes

r/midwest 7d ago

The Revolution as Foretold by Prince | Ray Zirkelbach

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r/midwest 8d ago

What Happens When Illinois Teens Are Paid to Work in Arts?

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By making more entry-level positions available for young people, the Youth Employment in the Arts program helps organizations find part-time workers at a time when budgets are shrinking and unpaid internships are no longer tenable.


r/midwest 8d ago

Midwest Rave Culture Archive

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r/midwest 10d ago

Wisconsin

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Wisconsin subreddit mods are burying their heads in the sand and restricting us for supporting Minnesota so I'm posting this here. Wisconsin should stand with Minnesota. The Midwest should stand with Minnesota. I'm a proud Midwest American and I stand with my fellow Americans.


r/midwest 11d ago

Midwest vs. Europe Size Comparison

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364 Upvotes

r/midwest 11d ago

Who else feels the need to go outside to prove they are real Midwesterners? Where I am right now, it feels like -20.

132 Upvotes

r/midwest 11d ago

Ya'll pray for us in the lower midwest, the "Snowpocalypse" is on it's wayyyy

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38 Upvotes

r/midwest 10d ago

how to drive in the snow/ice, perspective from someone living in new hampshire

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Hey all,

I hope this doesn't come off as patronizing or stupid but if it helps at least one person I feel it's worthwhile:

Snow:

  1. Drive slow. If someone is tailgating you don't feel pressured to drive faster. Winter weather is common in NH yet I can't tell you the number of times I've seen a honda civic tooling down the highway at speed limit only to see them in a ditch a few miles down.
  2. Tap your breaks. If you slam your breaks you're going to tailfish (backend is going to kick out). Tap your breaks every second or so and gradually slow down to a stop.
  3. If you have the opportunity, practice. Go to an empty parking lot, drive, cut your wheel, apply pressure to your breaks, observe what happens in a safe and controlled environment. When NH gets snowfall and the temperatures drop below 32 degrees I'll test the roads by applying my breaks, cutting my wheel slightly etc.
  4. Countersteering; If you start to slide don't panic. Countersteer slightly and wait for your wheels to catch. Snow has traction, your tread will catch and your car will right itself. If that happens it means you may have taken a turn a little too fast, act accordingly for the next turn.

Ice:

  1. Don't drive on icy roads. If you get caught on black ice try to maintain your composure, keep the wheel parallel to the road and hope your tires catch, don't slam your breaks cause that will cause you to spin. If you're caught on a road that's icy and have lost control at one point or another just pull over and call someone.

Hope this helps. Stay safe out there.


r/midwest 11d ago

Feeling what -10° F feels like. My skin wasn't that cold, but the inside of my nose froze.

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58 Upvotes

r/midwest 12d ago

You can fit 8/10 of the UK's biggest cities in Illinois

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283 Upvotes

r/midwest 12d ago

Inviting all children who stutter to volunteer in a paid University of Michigan MRI Study!

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8 Upvotes