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$1 burritos at Pancheros Mexican Grill from 2 to 4 p.m.
Looking for a cheap place to go for lunch today? Pancheros Mexican Grill at 125 E. Grand River Ave.
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Crowd-funding campaign seeks to revamp two popular East Lansing alleys
The city of East Lansing and residents have come together to create a second crowdfunding campaign over just the last month.
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7 things you need to know about how MSU mishandled sexual assault cases
7 things that everyone should know about the U.S. Office of Civil Rights investigation into MSU's handling of sexual assault, violence and harassment.
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City council repeals law used to suppress political speech
An ordinance approved at Tuesday night's city council meeting repealed a portion of the city code dealing with handbills and bill posting that had been the subject of controversy at the Great Lakes Folk Fest in early August. Councilmember Ruth Beier, Triplett and Yeadon all agreed that the repealed portion of the code was subject to misinterpretation and miscommunication.
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Free Pizza Day at Goombas Pizza for first 100 people
Craving pizza? How about free pizza? This Thursday Goombas is hosting its 3rd annual Free Pizza Day from 5 to 6 PM. The first 100 people in line by 6 PM will receive a hot, fresh pizza for free!
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East Lansing floodings not a sign of dysfunctional sewer system
Despite heavy downfalls plaguing city sewer systems in the past month, East Lansing officials said there is nothing unusual about it. More than 3.6 inches of rain bombarded the city during the aforementioned week, and caused problems for both students and residents alike. East Lansing Director of Public Works Scott House said the sewer system in East Lansing does not seem to hold as much water as it needed to during a period of heavy rainfall or flash floods. "In that type of event you’re exceeding the design capacity for the system, meaning that the pipe can only handle so much," House said. "The rest will sheet flow so that will typically seek low ground where it will pool or find an opening where it will convey through." MSU Infrastructure Administrator Ron Lacasse mentioned detention basins play a major role in lessening the overall effect that a flood has on an area.
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ELPD and MSUPD warn students of phone scam
Both the East Lansing Police Department and MSU police are receiving reports of phone scams involving student victims, according to an ELPD statement. The scams involve a caller claiming there is a warrant out for arrest on the person they are calling, saying they must pay fines immediately over the phone or face arrest. Both police departments are saying these are frauds, especially when the caller demands the alleged fine to be paid with a Green Dot or other pre-paid card. ELPD and MSU police stress they do not call to demand the payment of fines by phones. Scams of this nature are long running and The State News reported on them both during last spring semester as well as over the summer.
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One Book, One Community program aims to unite community through literature
The One Book, One Community program seeks to unite East Lansing and MSU residents through literature.
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Plans for new Spartan Village Apartments approved by MSU Board of Trustees over summer
Plans for a complex to replace the old Spartan Village Apartments was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees over the summer, and will be located at the corner of Harrison and Kalamazoo roads.
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Crowd-funding campaign to redesign US127 Bridge over Michigan Avenue has raised $32,000
A crowd-funding campaign for a project to re-design the US127 Bridge over Michigan Avenue has been started by the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. The bridge, located between Howard Street and Homer Avenue, is near the Frandor Shopping Center. The goal is to raise $50,000 by September 11.
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ELPD on lookout for home invasion suspect
The East Lansing Police Department is currently investigating two home invasions and assaults which occurred early Aug. 22, according to an ELPD statement.
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Former East Lansing mayor seeks re-election to city council
Mark Meadows, a former state representative and mayor of East Lansing, is among those candidates vying for a spot on the East Lansing City Council. Meadows said his history working with the student community is “strong” and that if elected, he would like to pick up where he left off.
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McDonald's employee wanted for assault has warrant out for arrest
The suspect in an assault case at an East Lansing McDonald's in late April 2015 has failed to show up for court and now has a warrant out for his arrest, East Lansing police Lt.
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Twitter round-up from Monday's flooding
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Afternoon downpour causing flooding at roadways, houses
The East Lansing area was hit by a torrential downpour this afternoon, causing a number of safety hazards and floods.
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VIDEO: Great Lakes Folk Festival brings cultural celebration to downtown E.L.
The MSU Museum's annual Great Lakes Folk Festival made its way to Downtown East Lansing Friday, Aug.
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Police investigate shots fired at Chandler Crossings
A shooting at The Village at Chandler Crossings over the weekend of July 31 has left some residents of the apartment complex feeling unsafe.
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Two sexual assaults reported in E.L. over weekend
Two sex crimes were reported in East Lansing during the July 31 weekend, East Lansing police Lt. Steve Gonzalez said.
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Great Lakes Folk Festival to kick off Friday
The MSU Museum's annual Great Lakes Folk Festival is coming to downtown East Lansing on Aug. 7-9 and will showcase a unique combination of music, art and culture from all over the nation and the world.
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City Council delays decision on recreational roof ban
East Lansing City Council deferred action on an ordinance that would have prohibited the recreational use of roofs at its meeting Tuesday night.