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Man arraigned for bank robbery
A 48-year-old Lansing man was arraigned Thursday for his connection with two Lansing area bank robberies.
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Food banks see donation increase
To many students, the end of summer means cold weather is on the way. But it also means harvest time for farmers and gardeners, and many local food banks look at this time of year as a great opportunity to get donations.
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Dearborn man receives split verdict in Cedar Fest case
As clouds rolled into East Lansing on Wednesday, the courtroom atmosphere chilled and a 19-year-old Dearborn man received a split verdict from a jury for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot.
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Steve & Barry's set to close 2 E.L. area stores
Two Lansing-area Steve & Barry’s are closing their doors as part of the company’s plans to run a smaller base of stores, spokeswoman Rachel Brenner said.
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Fundraiser to benefit local dog park
The city of East Lansing is hosting a fundraiser for Northern Tail Dog Park on Saturday, according to a news release.
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Off-campus gym to open
MSU students soon will have another location to get bigger, faster and stronger as the East Lansing Snap Fitness facility will have its grand opening Sept. 19.
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MSU student given mixed riot verdict
A 21-year-old MSU student received a mixed verdict Tuesday for his participation in April’s Cedar Fest riot. Jordan A. Williams was found guilty by a jury for the misdemeanor offense of disorderly conduct by obstructing, resisting or hindering a police officer.
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Plan could rearrange primary schedules
The National Association of Secretaries of State, or NASS, backs a plan to change presidential primary rules and stop the race for states to hold early primaries, but officials said the plan is not likely to be approved anytime soon.
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Wage bump could affect job market
The ongoing struggle to keep up with increasing costs has forced Laura Grindem to search the East Lansing area for jobs, a process she described as difficult.
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Council to manage City Center II's impact
The East Lansing City Council will discuss a containment plan for the City Center II development, along with several of the project’s zoning ordinances, at its meeting tonight.
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Word on the street
Do you think fewer students will go home during Labor Day weekend because of high gas prices?
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E.L. to swear in new City clerk, deputy city manager
After spending seven years helping to administer elections and encouraging students to vote, East Lansing City Clerk Sharon Reid retires today.
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Travel prices may keep people in state for holiday, could help Mich. economy
Labor Day weekend has always been popular for students to head home and for families to go on vacation, but high gas prices may keep some students in East Lansing.
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Series of local block parties begins
Students and permanent residents of East Lansing’s Bailey neighborhood were introduced to each other at a block party Wednesday evening.
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MSU's new cable system to provide students HD options
From now on, a clearer picture will greet students on campus when they turn on their TVs. MSU began implementing a new cable system Wednesday, and students on campus or in university apartments should already start to see its effects.
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State police to crack down on drunken holiday drivers
Increased police patrols will scatter Michigan’s roads this weekend as part of a statewide initiative to crack down on drunken driving.
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E.L. tech center to open in October
The city of East Lansing, along with other partners, in October, will open the Technology Innovation Center above Barnes & Noble Booksellers on Grand River Avenue, according to a press release.
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Court rejects request to disqualify judge
MSU and The State News met in their latest contest at the Ingham County Circuit Court on Wednesday, when an effort to disqualify its two-and-a-half-year-old case was denied.
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Online courses increase in popularity, use among students
When Lorenzo Castillo completed his first online course at MSU last fall, he said he was met with a less time-consuming alternative to the traditional class setting.
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MSU, businesses aim to increase Internet access
Access to course materials and checking his e-mail are just two of the benefits wireless Internet access provides Daniel Raba during class.