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Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know Jan. 27

Michigan state officials are investigating possible Coronavirus in the state and a sports commentators lost his battle with cancer.

Michigan state officials are investigating possible Coronavirus in the state.
Michigan state officials are investigating possible Coronavirus in the state. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

MICHIGAN — Happy Monday, Michiganders. As we enter the new week, we’ve rounded up the stories Michigan residents are talking about.

First up, health officials are investigating three possible cases of the deadly coronavirus in Michigan. Here’s how they will handle testing.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been tapped to deliver the Democratic response at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address next month. Here’s a look at the preview.

Find out what's happening in Across Michiganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Michigan sports fans lost a beloved commentator. Jay Allen, the Detroit Tigers PA announcer, died at the age of 60.

ICYMI, A northern Michigan couple faced a tragic death trying to rescue their pets as their home burned down. Here’s a look at that story.

Find out what's happening in Across Michiganfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Finally, Michigan is trying to rehome three little piggies who were abandoned in a Detroit park last month. Meet Hickory, Dickory and Dock.

What story do you think was most important to Michiganders in the last week? Sound off in the comments.

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