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Science retreats set up for secondary teachers
Secondary education teachers are invited to participate in fall weekend retreats concentrating on genetics.
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Day promotes awareness of transgender concerns
In an effort to bring more attention to a part of society most people either don't understand or know exists, TransGender Michigan officials declared Sunday as International Transgender Awareness Day. "Some people will say, 'Your community is so new,'" TransGender Michigan executive director Rachel Crandall said.
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Man drowns in Lansing river
Lansing - A man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the Red Cedar River in Lansing, near Kalamazoo and Clippert Streets. Police were investigating the incident as "a suspicious death," and an autopsy performed Wednesday concluded with inconclusive results. Roberto Martinez, friend of the man he called "Ran Dan," returned after a brief trip Tuesday to the location they were living at - among the trees west of Kalamazoo Street and on the shore of the Red Cedar River - and noticed something wasn't right. Police had taped off the area and were investigating a body found in the water next to their campsite. Martinez said he and a group of men had been "kicking back" at the campsite, where "Ran Dan" had a tent, and "were all drinking." Multiple police and rescue teams swarmed the area after Lansing Police received an anonymous call at about 2:30 p.m.
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Third annual folk festival expected to bring 80K people to E.L. streets
East Lansing city officials, along with MSU Museum employees and downtown businesses are getting ready for fun, folk music and food during this weekend's third annual Great Lakes Folk Festival. MSU Museum Communication Manager Lora Helou said the 80,000 expected at this year's festival - the same amount as at last year's event - can taste the flavor and cultures of different countries of the world. "Through music, food and arts, it's a chance to experience lots of different cultures in an accessible way," Helou said.
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2 men die after separate events
Two East Lansing men died in the last two days in separate vehicle-related incidents. Nabi Aslani, 79, died Tuesday in a car accident at the corner of Coolidge and State Roads, and 22-year-old Alexander Zynda shot himself after a high-speed police chase Wednesday.
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Lansing group to target low-income vote
The streets will be filled this fall with political activists, petitioners and advocates representing the presidential candidates of their choice. Lansing Voters Matter, a new non-partisan voter registration organization, will be targeting a group they say is often overlooked by many of the regular campaigns - Lansing's low-income population. "We realized that all of the 'Get out the vote' drives were politically motivated," co-founder Michelle Johnson said.
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Parade celebrates African Americans
Lansing - State Rep. Michael Murphy, D-Lansing, watched one of the nation's oldest and largest black parades in Chicago every summer as a child and eventually participated in the parade when he was old enough.
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Family mourns lost son
There's a display board resting against the old piano in the little white house on Stuart Avenue.
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Bush to visit Saginaw today
When President Bush stops his "Heart and Soul of America" tour in Saginaw today, it will be his 19th trip to the Great Lakes State since his bid for the presidency in 2000. The Republican has visited Michigan more than any other president in U.S.
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Neighbors build bond on annual 'Night Out'
Neighbors met in driveways and cul-de-sacs Tuesday night, chatting, being introduced to unfamiliar faces, watching children and pets play and sometimes sharing ice cream.
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Parade will float to Lansing
As a little boy growing up on the south side of Chicago, state Rep. Michael Murphy, D-Lansing, would watch one of the nation's oldest and largest black parades march down his street every year.
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Retired teacher to face Rogers
Democrat Bob Alexander will go head-to-head with U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers on issues such as the Iraq War, health care and jobs when the two compete in November for Michigan's 8th Congressional District. To win the right to take on Rogers, R-Brighton, Alexander beat Democrat Matt Ferguson in Tuesday's primary.
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Lansing to soon be home to playground
A new 10,000-square-foot playground will be available to Lansing's Henry H. North Elementary School students this fall.
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E.L. Library to offer computer seminars
The East Lansing Public Library will extend its free adult computer classes throughout the month. All sessions are from 9-10 a.m. "Basic Computer Skills" begins Monday and will teach basics such as how to use the mouse and provide a basic lexicon defining technical computer terms. "Beginner's Guide to the World Wide Web" on Thursday, Aug.
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Ingham County Fair more than a ride
Mason - Like the methodical rotations of a Ferris wheel, the 150th Ingham County Fair began Monday morning with less of a bang and more of a slow, resounding "moo." As the first of a projected 100,000 total visitors trickled into the park to visit with cows, pigs, horses and even Bengal tigers, the persuasive voices of carnival game hosts were rivaled only by the upbeat dance music playing in the background of slick-moving, head-jerking carnival rides.
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Meningitis survivor stresses awareness
Back in October of 1999, then-sophomore marching band member Adam Busuttil skipped the MSU versus University of Michigan football game because he thought he had the flu.
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Coalition to address primary voters
In response to a petition created by the anti-same-sex marriage organization, Citizens for the Protection of Marriage, the Coalition for a Fair Michigan plans to address voters today at primary polls all over the state. Coalition volunteers said they want to educate voters on the proposed Michigan Marriage Protection Amendment's wording, which will possibly be on the November ballot, and the effects of the amendment on residents if it were passed. "The amendment goes really far beyond marriage," said Wendy Howell, campaign manager for the Coalition for a Fair Michigan.
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Workers deliver fairs, fun
Mason - They are the nameless carnival faces who cry at you to buy their sweet candy apples, fresh-squeezed lemonade and play their seemingly impossible skill games.
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Primary elections focus on race for state representative
Though many politicians continue campaigning until November, the race will end for one Democratic candidate in Michigan's 8th Congressional District with today's primary. Democrats Bob Alexander and Matt Ferguson are fighting for the chance to unseat U.S.
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Man attempts to abduct woman
East Lansing police received a call at 12:45 a.m. Friday reporting an attempted abduction near Albert Avenue and Milford Street, according to a police report. Earlier in the night, a man described to be in his early twenties allegedly approached a female, grabbed her and placed a cloth soaked with some type of liquid over her mouth, according to the report. East Lansing police Sgt.