Templeton Rye and the Gentleman Behind It

Templeton Rye and the Gentleman Behind It

The Feds, gangsters, bootleggers and Al Capone, probably the last of things that come to mind when you think of a small rural Iowa town. However, during Prohibition this sleepy town was home to them all. We have the notorious Templeton Rye to blame, AKA “the Good Stuff.” Enriched with nearly a century of craft, history and taste this Midwest moonshine is back on the market… minus Capone. It is all thanks to a man whose inherent Midwestern loyalty,...
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Great Midwestern Gentlemen: Charlie Parr

Great Midwestern Gentlemen: Charlie Parr

A little while back we brought you The Music of Duluth in our series Tuesday Tracks and in that playlist were the musical happenings of Charlie Parr. Some may say he is a blues man, some say folk, some bluegrass, we at MWG only see him as a Midwesterner… who plays damn good music. Today we welcome Charlie Parr into the MWG community and being the gentleman that he is, found time in his busy schedule to chat with...
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Iowa State Cyclones: Home for a Second Chance

The Iowa State Cyclones list 15 players on their official 2011-2012 basketball roster. The list includes a decent amount...
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MWG’s Top 10 Midwest Teams

The Midwest is home to some of the country’s most prestigious basketball programs, and not a season goes by...
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MWG’s Top 25 in The Midwest (11-25)

The Midwest is home to some of the country’s most prestigious basketball programs, and not a season goes by...
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To: Brainerd, Minnesota… Thank You.

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The Grown Man’s Bib

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Midwestern Gentleman’s Shirt

Forecast: The denim shirt is going to come back in a big way. Fact:...


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