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The VP nominee spent time with business owners during her latest campaign tour, including four sisters who own a juice business in Michigan's second-largest county.

September 22, 2020 5:56 pm EDT
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Law and Policy Adrian Unanimously Passes Bill Banning Public Eating Targeted at Homeless People

After two hours of debate, largely consisting of citizens opposing the ban, Adrian passed its controversial anti-camping ordinance.

September 22, 2020 2:54 pm EDT
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Before the coronavirus eliminated this family’s only source of income, they lived a typical middle-class life in a farmhouse. Now they borrow money just to eat.

September 22, 2020 2:24 pm EDT
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Nine job sectors are on the upswing in the Mitten State. Get your job applications ready.

September 22, 2020 12:10 pm EDT
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The ‘Gander’s new series explores our differences, and the first time Michiganders were made to pay attention to them.

September 21, 2020 3:28 pm EDT
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Detroit was doubly disadvantaged in efforts to get PPP support, and this watchdog group is demanding Congress do better.

September 21, 2020 11:35 am EDT
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September 21, 2020 10:10 am EDT
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at her home in Washington, the court says. She was 87.

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