Which Midwest states are the hardest working, and which aren't?
A new report from WalletHub found that some Midwest states may not be as hard-working as others, with some states finishing at the very bottom.
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A new report from WalletHub found that some Midwest states may not be as hard-working as others, with some states finishing at the very bottom.

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