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Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know Sept. 2
From a spreading illness in Michigan to a fall foliage tracker, here's the news you need to catch up on for Labor Day Weekend.

MICHIGAN — Happy Monday and Labor Day, Michiganders. As we kick off the week, we’ve rounded up the stories you need to know about in the Mitten:
With Labor Day here, the start of fall is right around the corner. Here’s the nifty little tracker we’re using to see then the leaves will peak around the region.
A mosquito-borne illness has struck Michigan, killing animals and sickening humans. Here’s what you need to know.
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ICYMI, the biggest news in the last week is that Cobo Center is no longer Cobo Center. Here’s the new name it’s going by and why they changed it.
The Farmer’s Almanac has made their predictions for the winter and lets just say the word “lingering” makes us a groan a little.
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Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is cracking down on robocalls in the state. Here’s what she’s doing to stop them.
What story do you think was most important to Michiganders in the last week? Sound off in the comments.
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