Milwaukee is awesomely midwest. We have festivals here all summer. Beer flows non stop. Most people know and help their nieghbors. There are Harley Davidson Rally's and all kind's of fun. Chicago is a blast to go visit too. I like winter sports-snowmobiling and hunting and although the weather can be rough, the change of seasons is nice. To each there own, but many are chosing to put the midwest down. I for one enjoy it.
I go to AZ quite often and I have noticed no difference in the people. My brother lives in Fort McDowell just northeast of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
It's awesome- they can legally drive ATV's and dirt bikes,golf carts on the street!