Today's story: The Midwest may not have the diversity of the east or the spectacular outdoors of the west coast. But it offers a good quality of life at reasonable cost, with a diversified economy and plenty to do inside and outside.

Learn this English expression: To 'fall on hard times' is to experience financial hardship

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What it's like to live in the Midwest (Fall on hard times)

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What it's like to live in the Midwest (Fall on hard times)