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Trader Joe's says no to E.L. opening
Trader Joe’s has no plans to locate to 1367 E. Grand River Ave., the former site of Country Markett, a spokeswoman for the grocery chain said.
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Local Mormons look beyond Romney's religious identity
Followers of the Mormon church say there’s more to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney than being a Mormon. While the former Massachusetts governor and Michigan native is a Mormon, other followers of his faith support him for different reasons.
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Tax rebates may be issued
Many MSU students may never reap the benefit of proposed rebates in an economic stimulus package that would potentially give consumers $300 to $1200 in tax refunds.
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Wall Street fights fear of possible recession
Wall Street pulled off a stunning comeback Wednesday, surging higher in late trading and wiping out what looked to be yet another massive decline.
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Residents speak against proposed development
Students and residents asked the East Lansing Planning Commission to withhold approval of a zoning request that could lead to the demolition of rental housing along the 300 and 400 blocks of Evergreen Avenue on Wednesday night.
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Mich. bill may set tanning salon rules
Just in time for the spring break rush, the Michigan House of Representatives proposed a bill requiring tanning salons to register with the state.
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Snow limits student traffic
Leah Richmond is used to the cold, but the harshness of this week’s weather has left her feeling chillier than usual. “It can definitely get bad out when it snows a lot,” the East Lansing resident said. “But the last couple of days have just been bitter cold.”
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Cell phone usage could disturb sleep cycles
Stress and too much homework might not be the only reasons for sleeping troubles. A recent study that included Wayne State University researchers has linked cell phone usage to sleeping difficulties.
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Card players lay down chips for a cause at local restaurant
Lansing — In a room packed with people, the rustle of clay chips and shuffling cards, Andrew Bonu second-guessed his decision to play poker with his friends.
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Mich. Senate considers bill to boost clean energy use
A Senate bill introduced by Sen. Patty Birkholz, R-Saugatuck Township, would require the state’s energy output to be comprised of 3 percent renewable energy by 2009, 10 percent by 2010, 20 percent by 2020 and 25 percent by 2025.
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Women's center expands
Board members and contributing partners of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing met Tuesday to begin a renovation that will triple the floor space between the organization’s two buildings.
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Local experts weigh in after FDA approves food from animal clones
Dolly the sheep’s grandchildren might be in for trouble after food products from cloned animals were deemed safe to eat last week, but local experts don’t expect to see cloned products on store shelves anytime soon.
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ELHS student hit, in critical condition
A 15-year-old East Lansing High School student remains in critical condition at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on the corner of Harrison and Tarleton avenues Friday, East Lansing police Sgt. Carl Nowak said.
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Mich. House bills could ease voting restrictions
The days of unforgiving weather and late registration hindering voter participation might soon be irrelevant for Michiganians if two initiatives being discussed in the state Legislature are passed.
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E.L. high school student injured in accident
A 15-year-old East Lansing High School student was struck by a vehicle at 7:15 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Harrison Road and Tarleton Avenue.
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Formula racing goes to Cobo Center
The MSU Formula Racing team will be taking to the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit to display their cars and lure possible investors.
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Breakthrough could end stem cell debate
A new technique to create embryonic stem cells without harming human embryos could bring about compromise for both sides of a long-winded debate.
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Partial-birth ban back in Legislature
More than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court denied Michigan’s third try at banning what legislators have termed partial-birth abortions, state lawmakers are beginning a fourth attempt to ban the procedure.
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Police seek Max & Erma's robbers
Lansing Township police are seeking two suspects in the Sunday morning armed robbery of Max & Erma’s in Eastwood Towne Center.
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Cotter remembered for bright personality
Nancy Cotter, the mother of MSU student Rylan Cotter, spoke out for the first time Thursday about her daughter’s death by issuing a request.