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East Lansing to host Veterans Day program

The City of East Lansing will host a brief Veterans Days program on Nov. 10 to honor those who have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces. The program, which will begin at 8:30 a.m., will take place in front of the East Lansing Hannah Community Center on Abbot Road. According to a press release from the City of East Lansing, the program includes a military flag-raising ceremony along with the playing of bagpipes.

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Live blog: Mike Pence rallies for Trump in Lansing

Gov. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), the Republican vice presidential candidate, held a rally Friday at AVFlight Lansing. Doors opened at 7:30 a.m. and the event will officially begin at 10 a.m., according to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign website. Follow along with The State News for updates. 

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Police and emergency services prep for busy U-M game weekend

East Lansing and MSU are working together to promote public safety for this weekend’s rivalry home game against Michigan and Halloween festivities, through the Celebrations Committee. Annette Irwin, housing and university relations administrator for the city and co-chair of the committee, said the city and university are preparing for a busy weekend. “It’s the Michigan game and the last time Michigan played here it was a very, very busy night,” Irwin said.