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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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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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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.
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Whitmer closes K-12 schools following 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases statewide
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered a three week closure of K-12 schools beginning Monday, March 16, following multiple public addresses this week. Positive COVID-19 cases in Michigan total at 12.
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East Lansing bars packed following in-person class cancellation
“I think when people are bored they need something to do.”
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2020 Michigan primary turnout matched 2018 on MSU's campus
How did voter turnout fair on MSU's campus? Election officials, city clerk weigh in.
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Trends from an on-campus exit poll
The State News interviewed about 80 Michigan State students after voting to ask about their ballots.
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Biden wins primary, students react with support for Sanders
MSU students talk about their preferred Democratic candidate and why they voted for them, along with some reactions on the outcome of the primaries.
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Downtown EL land sale, mental health services, more ballot initiatives pass in Michigan primary
All six ballot questions presented to East Lansing voters passed at the March 10 presidential primary election.
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Whitmer holds coronavirus news conference, encourages good hygiene and preparedness
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed Coronavirus concerns in news conference; encourages good hygiene and preparedness.
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ELPD sends internal investigation of alleged excessive force to state police
The East Lansing Police Department, or ELPD, has sent a pending internal investigation of alleged excessive force to the Michigan State Police for review and a potential criminal investigation, according to a press release Wednesday.
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Two COVID-19 cases confirmed in Michigan, Whitmer declares state of emergency
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a state of emergency Tuesday night following two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan.
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The results are in: How Ingham County voted on presidential primary, local proposals
Follow along with our live updates of results for the presidential primary and ballot proposals.
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Biden projected to win Michigan primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to win the Michigan democratic primary over opponents Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
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Barrio Tacos, an Ohio-based restaurant, opens its doors in downtown East Lansing
Ohio-based restaurant Barrio Tacos celebrated its inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 9.
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Voting for the second-choice candidate: Mid-Michigan residents weigh in
As their most-preferred Democratic candidates dropped, Mid-Michigan residents vote for their second best option.
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MSU students share their experience living in Landmark
MSU students and first-year residents of Landmark on Grand River talk about what it's live there.