The Middle States region of the United States is a unique blend of rural and urban landscapes, encompassing eight states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Missouri.

Rural communities in the United States face a dire health crisis that threatens the population's well-being, says the ...

This Ozark region is among hundreds of rural American communities that face a ... by the quaint charms and friendly smiles of small-town life. But those same smiles also reveal the unmistakable ...

For much of our history, rural women led the charge on social progress through our country’s biggest crises. And now they can help save us again.

This Ozark region is among hundreds of rural American communities that face a one-two punch to oral health: a dire shortage of dentists and a lack of fluoridated drinking water, which is widely ...

Participant: Jeannie Lim Recipe: White Chopped Chicken with Green Onion The Great American Recipe: Modern Rural is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone ...