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The footage shows multiple fights breaking out in downtown East Lansing and police appearing to spray an unidentified liquid into the crowd before making an arrest.
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Brett Dahlberg/Michigan PublicNotices go out from the state this week to thousands of Michigan workers to let them know will have to start repaying improperly disbursed unemployment benefits. -
The City of East LansingThe Lansing branch of the civil rights organization says the proposals would weaken the authority of East Lansing’s Independent Police Oversight Commission.
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Today in 1925, Dr. Ossian Sweet and his family were attacked by a white mob in Detroit after moving to a neighborhood considered beyond the color line. In self-defense, shots were fired, resulting in the death of a mob member. The Sweet family was arrested and tried, with Clarence Darrow ultimately securing their acquittal. It took over three years before Dr. Sweet reclaimed his home, which still stands today.
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"A Beautiful Noise" tells Neil Diamond's life story with all his biggest hits. The musical will be at Michigan State University's Wharton Center from September 16-21.
MI Michigan Story features true stories from Michigan, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by Robert Prince.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Presented in partnership with WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University.
Journey deep into the sonic landscapes of Detroit, unpacking the forces that shaped the birth of techno and the visionary Black youth who created it. Hosted and written by Julian C. Chambliss.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University. Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
Presented by WKAR Public Media in partnership with MSU Museum at Michigan State University. Supported in part by MSU Federal Credit Union.
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