Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know

MICHIGAN — Happy Monday, Michiganders. As we kick off the week, we’ve rounded up the stories you need to know about in the Mitten:

First up, lawmakers are making legislation to ban a common abortion procedure. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has promised to veto it, but in the meantime, a state senator has come under fire for saying “abortion should be painful” for a woman. “...You should allow God to take over and you should deliver that baby…” she said. Here’s the full story.

A new measles case has been identified in Michigan. This year has seen the most cases since an outbreak around 1990. The new case impacts St. Clair County and has exposure sites in Macomb County. Full story here.

Spring has sprung and those Michiganders who live in rural areas may be visited by deer. But what happens if you stumble upon a baby deer? Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources has the answer. Read the tips here.

A new report names the most dangerous intersections across Michigan. The top spot hits Oakland County, but many are scattered around the state. Here’s the list.

Finally, Michigan’s biggest Pride festival is coming up. Here’s your guide to all the family-friendly activities planned to support your LGBTQ neighbors.

What do you think the biggest story is in Michigan right now? Share in the comments below.