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An explosion of avant garde creativity in the area in the ‘60s and ‘70s gave birth to an art museum whose mission seems prescient today. Now, the art that hangs in the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art's galleries serves as a small but mighty protest against Russia’s attempts to erase Ukrainian culture.America has a fresh water problem. Here’s why.ENVIRONMENTAmerica has a fresh water problem. Here’s why.America's fresh water is in danger. The Great Lakes hold roughly 20% of the world’s surface freshwater, and Lake Erie alone provides drinking water to more than 11 million residents in the United States. But serious water quality, access and infrastructure problems are threatening our fresh water future.A Taste of Central Asia in Central U.S.A.FOODA Taste of Central Asia in Central U.S.A.In Chicago, an ancestrally nomadic people settle down and bring their food traditions with them. A historical journey of empires, conquests, cultural diffusion and migrations, all captured in the spices, textures and ingredients of Kyrgyz cuisine.What is the Midwest?STORIESWhat is the Midwest?Some distinctions are clear-cut: California is iconically West Coast, New York unabashedly screams East Coast and Mississippi just sounds right when said with a Southern twang. But move toward the middle of the U.S. and boundaries may not be as simple as you think.How the Van Aken District Brought New Life to Shaker Heights: An Illustration EssayCITY INFRASTRUCTUREHow the Van Aken District Brought New Life to Shaker Heights: An Illustration EssayThe Van Aken District was once a glorified strip mall with more parking space than storefronts, but thanks to a strategic plan designed to help improve Shaker Heights, a suburb of Cleveland, the District has been revitalized into a vibrant, welcoming space for dining, shopping and community gatherings. Speaking Chinglish in Milwaukee: How Heritage Languages Shape the AAPI ExperienceSTORIESSpeaking Chinglish in Milwaukee: How Heritage Languages Shape the AAPI ExperienceWithin the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, language learning and bilingual fluency levels vary widely, affecting how AAPI individuals navigate the world and communicate with others.Remembering Elektro, Mansfield and the “World of Tomorrow”STORIESRemembering Elektro, Mansfield and the “World of Tomorrow”For nearly two decades, a futuristic robot and his robo-dog sidekick amazed the nation — a spectacular vision of the world to come. Then, they disappeared. Fast forward half a century and a basement, storage room and retired Westinghouse truck later, and Elektro and his pup reappeared, restored, in their birthplace of Mansfield, Ohio.Resettlement to Revitalization: Toledo’s History of ImmigrationSTORIESResettlement to Revitalization: Toledo’s History of ImmigrationBetween the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period of rapid growth for Toledo, immigrants played an essential role in building Toledo’s economy, infrastructure, cultural heritage and even ecological landscapes. Today, as Toledo works to revitalize its economy and overcome ongoing trends of depopulation, looking to the past may provide valuable insights. If immigrants built Toledo yesterday, could they rebuild it today? This article is the first in a series titled “Resettlement to Revitalization,” which explores the past, present and future of immigration to the city.How Climate Change is Transforming how the Midwest FarmsENVIRONMENTHow Climate Change is Transforming how the Midwest FarmsAcross the United States, and particularly in the Midwest, a multitude of industries depend on the agricultural success of the nation’s farmers. Climate change is altering how farmers have to approach their jobs by causing irregularity in a crucial resource: water. The Politics of Midwestern Identity & Racial DividesTHINKThe Politics of Midwestern Identity & Racial DividesAs protests and unrest continue, Midstory considers the Midwestern identity and the role the region has historically played in civil rights progress.How Wisconsin Ginseng Became a Globally Coveted CommoditySTORIESHow Wisconsin Ginseng Became a Globally Coveted CommodityWisconsin is the number one producer of ginseng in the U.S. with ginseng products that are coveted nationally and internationally. The healing herb highlights the unique commercial and cultural interconnectedness of Asian communities across the globe with communities in the rural Midwest.Hidden in Plain SightENVIRONMENTHidden in Plain Sight: the Great Black Swamp of Northwest OhioIn 2014, more than half a million people were left without clean drinking water for three days after a harmful algal bloom took over Lake Erie. But behind the bloom is a history long-forgotten and a hopeful future of coexistence and collaboration. This film is the result of a 2019 collaboration with WGTE Public Media. The Quiet Revolution of Midwestern SpeechTHINKThe Quiet Revolution of Midwestern SpeechFor decades, the Midwest was the example of perfect, accent-less English. Now, increasing dialectic quirks are changing that perception, and with it, Midwestern identity.South to Midwest: My Grandfather’s Great MigrationTHINKSouth to Midwest: My Grandfather’s Great MigrationThrough conversations with her grandfather, the author unpacks his personal history during the Civil Rights Movement and the Great Migration—one that paved the way for generations to come. Read his story and listen to excerpts from the interview.winding pathVOICESWinding Path to ToledoThe path that brought us to Toledo was a winding one. In a way, you could say that we were brought here by the birth of our first child. Our beautiful baby girl was born on the evening of August 20th, 2016 in Bismarck, North Dakota. /* custom css */.tdi_56, .tdi_56 .tdc-columns{ min-height: 0; }.tdi_56,.tdi_56 .tdc-columns{ display: block;}.tdi_56 .tdc-columns{ width: 100%;}/* inline tdc_css att */.tdi_56{margin-top:30px !important;padding-bottom:- !important;}.tdi_56 .td_block_wrap{ text-align:left }/* custom css */.tdi_58{ vertical-align: baseline; }.tdi_58 > .wpb_wrapper,.tdi_58 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{ display: block;}.tdi_58 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{ width: 100%;}.tdi_58 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{ width: auto;}.tdi_58 > .wpb_wrapper{ width: auto; height: auto;} Art & Culture A National Tribute to Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Humboldt Park, Chicago Perched on the grassy lawns of Chicago's Humboldt Park, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Art (NMPRAC), is a centerpiece of the city's Puerto Rican community, Paseo Boricua. Under the building's arresting red-tiled roof hangs an array of work by artists from the Puerto Rican diaspora. Michelle Franklin - October 19, 2022 Film 00:05:43 How Cleveland Became the Butt of the Joke In the 2015 movie “Trainwreck,” sports doctor Aaron Conners, played by Bill Hader, has a good-natured chat with NBA player LeBron James, played by, well…himself. Zoe Neely and the Midstory Team - October 14, 2022 Art & Culture Safeguarding Ukraine’s Artistic Heritage on Chicago’s West Side Generations of Ukrainian immigrants have called Chicago’s Ukrainian Village home. An explosion of avant garde creativity in the area in the ‘60s and ‘70s gave birth to an art museum whose mission seems prescient today. Now, the art that hangs in the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art's galleries serves as a small but mighty protest against Russia’s attempts to erase Ukrainian culture. Elizabeth Vanderau - October 12, 2022 Film In the Movie Musical Renaissance, Does “The Music Man” Deserve a Second Chance? Everyone loves a movie musical. In the last few years, it seems, to me, there’s been somewhat of a surge of movie musical adaptations. Critics praised “West Side Story” (2021) just as much as they reviled “Dear Evan Hansen” (2021). Even the Academy Award Winner for Best Picture this year, “CODA,” has at least two singing scenes integral to the movie. Ella Sheedlo - October 7, 2022 Food The Food Truck Offering a Taste of Indigenous Cuisine Tribal flags proudly mounted atop a decoratively wrapped food truck represent just a few of the tribes of North America’s Indigenous peoples, and are switched out periodically to represent and honor those working in the truck. This diversity is also reflected in the cultural origins of each dish served, from Navajo frybread to Northwestern Indigenous food platters. Nicole Tan - October 5, 2022 Load more/* custom css */.tdi_87{ vertical-align: baseline; }.tdi_87 .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper,.tdi_87 .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper .tdc-elements{ display: block;}.tdi_87 .vc_column-inner > .wpb_wrapper .tdc-elements{ width: 100%;} @midstorytoledo Follow 00:08:19 Environment America has a fresh water problem. Here’s why. 00:05:19 City Infrastructure Re-envisioning East Toledo | 5. “The Plan Lives On” — Looking Ahead for East Toledo 00:04:09 City Infrastructure Re-envisioning East Toledo | 4. “And Generations to Come…” — Waite High School 00:06:39 City Infrastructure Re-envisioning East Toledo | 3. “A Neighborhood for the American Dream” — East Toledo History 00:03:44 City Infrastructure Re-envisioning East Toledo | 2. “Once an East Sider…Always an East Sider” — Resident Visions 00:04:33 City Infrastructure Re-envisioning East Toledo | 1. 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