Autobiography of the Lower Midwest

Since 2016, The New Territory has brought you the independent, biannual print magazine of the Great Plains and Ozarks. Heartbreakingly real. Radically slow. Lovingly made. Read more about The NT.

Issue 14: Recovery

Bumblebees, county fairs, two rivers, and so much more.

“A kind of falling to Earth.”

Scott Yeargain

farmer, reader and contributor, Kansas

If you have a curiosity about the Great Plains and Ozarks, you will find something to love in every issue. To me, it’s always like a warm mental biscuit with honey & butter.

Jon Turner

teacher of educational leadership, Missouri

“One of the best editing experiences I’ve had while freelancing.”

Jordan P. Hickey

former editor, Arkansas Life (RIP)

First of all, as someone who loves artist books, the design is off the chain. I am engrossed in every article. I’m like, ‘Where have you been all my life, magazine?’ kind of vibe.

Chelsey Becker

artist, Oklahoma

“Powerful and necessary.”

C.J. Janovy

journalist and author, No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas

“They’re selling like hot cakes!!”

Ella G. Redford

Mailing Manager, The New Territory

“Threads the needle between literary journalism and literary magazine, publishing longform, place-based reporting and gorgeous photography as well as creative experiments and reviews.

Aarik Danielsen

Arts/Music Editor, Columbia Daily Tribune