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Democratic Candidate Joe Biden To Visit Michigan Wednesday
Biden's visit to the key battleground state comes as presidential campaigns heat up ahead of the November election.
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Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Fall Football, Other Sports Reinstated By MHSAA
The MHSAA Council voted Thursday to allow the high school football season to begin in two weeks.
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State Says Southfield Paramedic Misled Doctor
State authorities said a Southfield paramedic failed to recognize a 20-year-old woman declared dead was actually alive.
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PETA Calls For U-M Audit After COVID-19–Related Animal Killings
The animal rights group has called for a state audit of U-M after COVID-19–related animal killings for 'non-essential experiments.'
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Stink Bugs Are About To Crawl Into Michigan Homes: What To Do
Brown marmorated stink bugs, which threaten fruit crops in Michigan and 45 others, will soon crawl into your home for the winter.
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Whitmer Allows Gyms, Pools To Reopen Across Michigan
Whitmer is also allowing organized sports to resume in regions where they remain restricted with strict guidelines.
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Michigan Adds Nearly 700 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
The state also reported 10 additional deaths, as the coronavirus death toll in Michigan grew to 6,519.
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Nessel, Benson Remind Trump: Voting Twice Is Illegal
The president had suggested on Wednesday that voters in North Carolina stress-test election security by voting in person and via mail.
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Oakland County Man Named 2019 Emergency Manager of the Year
Michael Loper of Oakland County has been named the 2019 Michigan Professional Emergency Manager of the Year.
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GM, Honda Agree To Develop Future Products In North America
General Motors and Honda on Thursday announced they have signed an agreement establishing a North American automotive alliance.
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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Endorses Joe Biden
In an editorial in USA Today, former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said he is a Republican vote for Joe Biden.
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Wayne County Deputy's Death To Be Investigated By Detroit PD
The inmate police said was involved in the attack will be transferred to a jail outside of Wayne County.
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Whitmer Says She Will Address Reopening Gyms, Sports 'Very Soon'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told residents Wednesday to "stay tuned" for an announcement regarding a return of sports and reopening gyms.
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Michigan Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 6,500 Wednesday
Michigan also reported 14 new deaths being attributed to the virus. The state's coronavirus death toll has now climbed to 6,509.
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12 New Coronavirus Testing Sites Announced Across Michigan
Communities that will see one of the initial 12 neighborhood testing sites include Albion, Detroit, Ecorse, Flint, Graying and Roseville.
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Ford Motor Co. Looking To Cut 1,400 Salaried Employees In U.S.
Ford has said the move is part of a restructuring plan that began over a year ago.
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Whitmer Meets With White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator
Whitmer met with White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx Wednesday and requested federal support to expand testing.
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Man Sideswipes MSP Vehicle In Detroit With Stolen Truck: Police
Michigan State Police said a man driving a stolen truck sideswiped an MSP cruiser Wednesday morning.
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Ivanka Trump To Visit Warren GM Plant Wednesday
The daughter of President Donald Trump landed in Detroit Tuesday night ahead of a meeting with GM CEO Mary Barra.
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Huntington Bank Invests $5B In Michigan's Economy
In the next several months, the bank will announce specific initiatives to support small businesses, consumers and communities.
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