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Fry Fest: The State News' ranking of the best fries in East Lansing
Nine orders of fries from nine East Lansing restaurants: What will come out on top?
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After a long history of gerrymandering, Michigan starts to take action with a redistricting commission
"There is a long-standing history of gerrymandering in American politics,” Democratic Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony said. “Ultimately, gerrymandering has rigged the game in terms of silencing voters, and it has really allowed elected officials to act without much accountability, and draw districts in their own favor.”
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Thousands of jobs await students on campus
Career Services Director of Employer Relations and Communications Karin Hanson said on-campus jobs are flexible with class schedules, easy to get to, offer great compensation and can complement their major to further enhance their skills.
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ICHD announces recommendations following a rise in COVID-19 cases
Currently, Ingham County has 188 active cases, with roughly 25 new cases per million people. On June 19th, there were on average 5 cases per million people. That's roughly a 500% increase from June 19 to July 19.
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Weather warning in Lansing and surrounding areas
Heavy winds and rainfall expected in the Lansing area tonight to tomorrow morning. Residents are recommended to take extra safety precautions.
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EL Mayor Aaron Stephens reflects on his year in office, considers next steps
Although he is moving away, Stephens said that East Lansing is home to him and that he thinks he’ll return at some point. He described being the mayor of East Lansing during a pandemic as the most stressful job, but also the best job in the world.
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Why Ingham County is experiencing a hot, rain-filled summer
According to Global Change, large urban areas, like East Lansing, have more challenges related to heat than in surrounding rural areas because of the release of heat from buildings, vehicles and industries.
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Apartment caught on fire at the Hub in East Lansing, building evacuated
ELFD Captain Mark Koonter said that the fire remained contained to the original apartment and no one was injured while the building was evacuated.
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CATA gives free rides to voters for primary election
The Capital Area Transportation Authority, CATA, will be providing system-wide free rides to voters in the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 3. CATA recommends booking Redi-Ride trips no later than Aug. 2.
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75-year-old emergency powers rule repealed by Michigan House of Representatives
The House voted 60-48 to kill the Emergency Powers Law that has been intact for the past 75 years.
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MDHHS holds COVID-19 vaccine town hall for Gen Z, young adults
This town hall marks the first of a series of community town halls to help answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, according to MDHHS's Facebook page.
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Slotkin requests FBI briefing about DOJ report
Slotkin said that she wanted to push for a briefing to understand the errors made by the FBI.
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EL City Council votes unanimously to establish police oversight board
The vote, which took place during the weekly East Lansing City Council Meeting, comes over a month after members of the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission presented a report on the proposed establishment of this commission, containing the Study Committee’s recommendations on how the commission should be established.
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EL Mayor Aaron Stephens announces resignation a year after coming into his position
“This is a hard decision for me, one I struggled with for a while, and I sincerely hope that members of the community will understand,” Stephens said. He announced his resignation during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
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ELPD announces new community outreach program 'Coffee with the Chief'
The series will include three informal meetings at various locations in East Lansing between Johnson and members of the public. The chats will have a quick update on what East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, is doing.
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Ex-MSU gymnastics coach Kathie Klages released early from probation
Former Michigan State women's gymnastic coach Kathie Klages probation lifted months early.
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The US can vaccinate its population twice, while poor countries wait for vaccine
Director and Associate Professor in the Michigan State University Center for Bioethics & Social Justice Sean Valles said the possibility of preordering vaccines was going to create an inequitable system.
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Whitmer to lift all indoor COVID-19 restrictions June 22
Michigan COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted 10 days earlier than planned, Whitmer announces.
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'We ask for a mile, they give us an inch' : Community leaders speak out on Juneteenth
Black Student Alliance Kenny Franklin and City Council Members Dana Watson and Ron Bacon speak on their roles in the East Lansing community for the continued fight for racial justice and equity, and how they celebrate Juneteenth.
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EL City Council discusses police oversight report, expects Tuesday vote
In a City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 15, Councilmembers further discussed the report by the Study Committee on an Independent Police Oversight Commission.