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MSU alumna to run for Mich. attorney general
State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Lansing, recently announced her candidacy to run for Michigan attorney general in 2010.
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Senate, Granholm split on budget
The Michigan budget remains unresolved and Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, still is withholding six bills in fear of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s veto pen.
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E.L. receives $1.1M from MDOT, plans to install bicycle paths
Bikers will find it easier to travel along one busy road in East Lansing by summer 2010.
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Bill removes outdated laws on dueling, forced marriages
The next time your messy roommate polishes off all the Cap’n Crunch, it might be considered legal to resolve concerns in a duel because of legislation heading to the state Senate floor.
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E.L. Library to close early this week
Students who want to hit the books this week will have to plan around a few changes to regular hours at the East Lansing Public Library.
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Bassoon duo to perform at local venue
The Tuple Bassoon Duo will perform a concert at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 at (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St.
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Local zoo seeks input on design plan
Lansing residents can be involved in planning the future of Potter Park Zoo by attending a design workshop at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27.
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Expansion of Eastwood Towne Center may start in '10
Students soon might have more places to shop, because of plans to expand a Lansing Township shopping center by about 15 acres to accommodate more tenants.
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Potter Park starts scarecrow contest
Spooky scarecrows are wanted, as the Potter Park Zoological Society is inviting members of the public to create animal-themed scarecrows for its first Scarecrow Alley Contest.
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Okemos to host Halloween event
Locals looking for a safe place to celebrate Halloween can head to downtown Okemos on Oct. 31 for the “Pumpkins and Pottery” event.
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Sign of the Times
Thousands of people go hungry every day in Michigan, but the Mid-Michigan Food Bank spent Oct. 6 trying to feed Lansing one bowl at a time.
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E.L. could benefit from train station upgrades
An environmental assessment released earlier this month of a proposed high-speed rail connecting Detroit and Chicago details major renovations planned for the Battle Creek station, which links East Lansing to the rail.
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Council to name 2 more students to commission
The East Lansing City Council will vote to approve two MSU students to the University Student Commission at its 7 p.m. meeting tonight at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.
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Lansing, E.L., MSU to unveil partnership
The cities of East Lansing and Lansing, along with MSU, will unveil a cultural economic development plan at 7 p.m. today at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
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Influenza vaccines cancelled today
The Ingham County Health Department has canceled scheduled influenza vaccinations today and Wednesday because of the decreasing supply of the vaccine.
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Ingham County to decide on Lansing parking ramp
A popular student shopping destination might see the addition of a more than 900-space parking ramp if Ingham County approves the use of federal funds for the project.
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Legislators approve purchase of police headquarters
The Michigan State Police plans to move from its headquarters on 714 S. Harrison Road to Lansing next year, after legislators approved a $71 million building purchase as part of the state police budget.
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White memorial park adds acres, expands boundary
About 3 acres will be added to White Memorial Park within the next month, East Lansing city officials said.
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Peace groups protest Afghan war anniversary
On a day remembered for conflict, East Lansing resident Aian Briganti held her sign for peace.
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Road closures surround county
Drivers should avoid eastbound I-496 between Creyts Road and Waverly Road today. There will be a single lane closure for concrete repairs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.