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The West North Central (Plains) Region

7 states

7 Plains states — Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas.

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Why these states are grouped together

West North Central (Plains) is a subregion as defined by the US Census Bureau. The grouping reflects shared geography, history, and economic patterns — not just adjacency on a map.

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