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334 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Michigan
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan has jumped to 334.
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'It just ended': A year cut short for MSU seniors
With an abrupt end to the college careers of many, how are MSU seniors taking it?
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Whitmer addresses first Michigan COVID-19 death, concerned about test kit supply
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the public March 18 following the first death from COVID-19 complications in Michigan.
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First COVID-19 death in Michigan
The first death in Michigan due to COVID-19 complications has occurred.
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Economic support for Michigan businesses during coronavirus pandemic
Small business support organizations provide resources amid Coronavirus pandemic.
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MSU economist: Coronavirus consequences start in college towns
COVID-19's economic impact in Michigan starts in college towns like East Lansing, according to an MSU economics professor.
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Greater East Lansing residents extend support in form following COVID-19
East Lansing Board of Education President Erin Graham created a form to connect residents in need with those sharing resources amid COVID-19 concerns.
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MSU sends ‘premature’ layoff notice to dining staff
Part-time Michigan State University dining hall employees received an email on Tuesday that falsely announced that they would be laid off.
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CATA to temporarily close its downtown Lansing transportation center
While in-person transactions at the transportation center will temporarily be suspended, riders can still board buses using its current bus pullouts.
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ELPD Chief Larry Sparkes retires
East Lansing Police Chief Larry Sparkes has retired, according to a press release sent out Tuesday.
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54-A and 54B District Courts close to the public due to COVID-19 concerns
54-A District Court will be closed to the public until April 3 amid COVID-19 concerns, according to a press release from court officials. 54B District court will also be closed to the public until April 5 in accordance with the East Lansing local state of emergency.
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Suspended MSU Museum director Mark Auslander files lawsuit against MSU
Suspended MSU Museum Director Mark Auslander filed a lawsuit against Michigan State University
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Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed due to COVID-19
Potter Park Zoo temporarily closed to the public as of Saturday, March 14 following the spread of COVID-19.
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MSU temporarily closes recreational facilities
All recreational facilities, including IM buildings, are closed.
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MDHHS to start reporting COVID-19 cases by a new format
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, will begin reporting COVID-19 case numbers at a new time with new metrics starting Tuesday, March 17.
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MSU students eligible for $1,120 housing credit if they move out before April 12
On-campus Michigan State students are eligible for a housing credit if they move out before April 12.
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Whitmer signs executive orders for unemployment benefits, anti-price gouging
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two executive orders about consumer protection and unemployment benefits.
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Petition asks MSU to consider credit-no credit format for spring 2020 courses
An online petition is asking for all Michigan State University spring 2020 semester courses to be evaluated on a credit-no credit format in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whitmer orders bars and restaurants to close temporarily due to COVID-19
The temporary closure starts at 3 p.m. today.
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Red Cedar 'global village' Project proceeding on schedule despite COVID-19
The Red Cedar 'global village' Project, the $250 million construction project that is transforming the former Red Cedar golf course into a multi-use retail space is proceeding on schedule.