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Suspended MSU Museum director Mark Auslander files lawsuit against MSU
Suspended MSU Museum Director Mark Auslander filed a lawsuit against Michigan State University
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Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed due to COVID-19
Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed to the public as of Saturday, March 14 following the spread of COVID-19.
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MSU temporarily closes recreational facilities
All recreational facilities, including IM buildings, are closed.
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MDHHS to start reporting COVID-19 cases by a new format
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, will begin reporting COVID-19 case numbers at a new time with new metrics starting Tuesday, March 17.
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MSU students eligible for $1,120 housing credit if they move out before April 12
On-campus Michigan State students are eligible for a housing credit if they move out before April 12.
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Whitmer signs executive orders for unemployment benefits, anti-price gouging
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders about consumer protection and unemployment benefits.
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Petition asks MSU to consider credit-no credit format for spring 2020 courses
An online petition is asking for all Michigan State University spring 2020 semester courses to be evaluated on a credit-no credit format in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whitmer orders bars and restaurants to close temporarily due to COVID-19
The temporary closure starts at 3 p.m. today.
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Red Cedar 'global village' Project proceeding on schedule despite COVID-19
The Red Cedar 'global village' Project, the $250 million construction project that is transforming the former Red Cedar golf course into a multi-use retail space is proceeding on schedule.
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Michigan Flyer-AirRide suspends bus services to Detroit Metro Airport
Michigan Flyer-AirRide, Indian Trails’ airport shuttle service, announced Friday they will be suspending all daily runs between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport March 16 through April 16.
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Whitmer announces additional statewide COVID-19 cases, evidence of community spread
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference Sunday focusing on 12 new COVID-19 cases in the state.
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Ingham County orders establishments to reduce capacity by 50%
Ingham County to enforce an executive order limiting public gatherings by reducing establishment capacity by 50%.
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MSU President 'concerned,' 'troubled' by crowded EL bars amid COVID-19
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said he was concerned with lines at local bars following a rise in COVID-19 cases across Michigan.
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First confirmed COVID-19 case linked to MSU
Michigan State University was notified Friday of the first confirmed COVID-19 case related to Michigan State University, according to a post from MSU's Twitter.
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MSU commencement postponed, classes to remain online through end of semester
Michigan State's spring graduation commencement has been postponed.
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Three Ingham County COVID-19 tests return negative, 25 positive cases statewide
Three cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 returned negative in Ingham County as cases rise statewide.
MICHIGAN
State health department announces COVID-19 phone hotline
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, launched a statewide hotline to answer health-related questions regarding COVID-19.
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Mayor Ruth Beier declares local state of emergency following COVID-19 cases statewide
East Lansing Mayor Ruth Beier has declared a local state of emergency following the confirmation of 12 cases of coronavirus in Michigan, including one in Ingham County.
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Whitmer prohibits assembly exceeding 250 people until early April due to COVID-19
Public gatherings with more than 250 people are banned until April 5 at 5:00 p.m.
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Ingham County Sheriff's Office suspends non-criminal fingerprinting services amid COVID-19 concerns
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office has suspended fingerprinting for the general public for non-court related instances due to COVID-19, according to a press release from Ingham County. The decision to suspend this service stems from concerns of spreading the virus.