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MSU issues 'enhanced physical distancing' until Feb. 13
During the two-week period, students should not gather with others on or off campus.
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Downtown Development Authority creates TikTok challenge to promote East Lansing businesses
The winner of the TikTok challenge will get a $200 downtown East Lansing e-gift card from the DDA.
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Ventilation inspections recommended as part of MI Safe Dining Program
The MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program is a voluntary program in which businesses have their ventilation systems inspected by a licensed HVAC professional, in order to improve circulation within the workplace and reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread.
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Wharton Center donor makes community-wide impact
A recurring donor for the Wharton Center, Nancy Passanante is making ripples in East Lansing. She donates her time and money to different organizations.
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East Lansing City Council issues emergency public health order, violators face $500 fine
The East Lansing City Council issued an emergency ordinance requiring compliance with any public health orders issued by the State, the Ingham County Health Department, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department or either county's Health Officer Thursday in a special meeting.
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East Lansing Art Festival postponed until Aug. 7-8
The city of East Lansing have decided to postpone the 2021 East Lansing Art Festival until the weekend of Aug. 7-8.
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Health Officer Linda Vail has 'cautious optimism' as COVID-19 restrictions loosen
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services allowed for bars and restaurants to reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, effective Feb. 1. East Lansing Public Schools are also slated to open by March 1.
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11 MSU employees found in violation of OIE policy are still affiliated, LSJ reports
University administrators sent a preemptive response to MSU faculty, staff and students Friday, Jan. 15, outlining policy and procedure changes surrounding relationship violence and sexual misconduct three years after 204 women provided nine days of impact statements in Ingham and Eaton Counties in the wake of Larry Nassar's abuse.
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Whitmer calls for unity, announces job plan and statewide tour in State of the State Address
Whitmer said Michigan does not have the needed supply of COVID-19 vaccines yet, but once it does the state has a plan to vaccinate 50,000 people per day.
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Ty Garbin pleads guilty, 'will fully cooperate' in Whitmer kidnapping conspiracy case
Ty Garbin pleaded guilty Wednesday to plotting with several others to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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ICHD to begin vaccinating 65-69 year olds
The ICHD will begin offering appointments to seniors aged 65-69 on Friday, Jan. 29.
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3 finalists chosen for Chief of Police and Director of the MSUPD
MSU President Dr. Stanley announced three finalists for the next chief of police and director of the MSU Police Department.
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Michigan Republicans withholds funding for schools unless Gov. Whitmer gives up pandemic powers
The Michigan GOP announced their recovery plan on Wednesday, which is more than $2 billion less than Gov. Whitmer’s COVID Recovery Plan.
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Next fall, resident assistants will not be required to have lived on campus previously
A majority of the training will most likely be held virtually up until Resident Assistants (RA) are able to move onto campus in the summer. Furthermore, RA fall training is scheduled to occur Aug. 15-27 in person.
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About 200 Lansing city employees vaccinated, no set-back in vaccine availability
Sparrow Health System recently vaccinated 200 Lansing city employees including Mayor Andy Schor as a part of an invitation-only pilot program, but according to Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail in a media briefing Tuesday, it has not created a set-back in COVID-19 vaccine availability.
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East Lansing Public School board votes to bring back in-person classes
Parents may choose for their kids to continue remote learning at East Lansing Public Schools.
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Lansing Police trying to identify suspect in larceny investigation
The Lansing Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in a larceny investigation.
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Measuring the challenges and triumphs of Michigan State’s Prevention, Outreach and Education Department
Despite the pandemic, the Prevention, Outreach and Education department is still working hard to promote a safe campus culture free of relationship and sexual violence.
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A timeline of Nassar's abuse, charges and Michigan State's response
After three years since Larry Nassar's sentencing, here's a timeline of everything from Nassar's years of abuse to investigations and trials to Michigan State's response.
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Michigan State announces 30-year partnership with Henry Ford Health Care System
Michigan State announced a partnership with Henry Ford Health System in order to increase Michigan's status as a premier location for healthcare.