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The rehabilitation work at Michigan Central Station is underway. Ford Motor Company, which purchased the once-stately-turned-eyesore building this summer, offered an early look at the project. The first of three phases started last week. Construction crews are winterizing the long-vacant train station, drying out the extensive water damage and stabilizing the structure. The automaker plans to spend about $740 million on renovations to buildings that will comprise its Corktown campus. MORE
►Ford paid $90 million for once doomed station
►Ford says refurbished station will be an 'anchor for Detroit's comeback'
►Video: Michigan Central Station

NEWS

State rehires doctor accused of Flint water crisis crimes

Michigan's chief medical executive Dr. Eden Wells is facing a jury trial on Flint water crisis criminal charges, including involuntary manslaughter. However, that didn't stop the state from hiring her for a newly created position. Dr. Wells' new role as an "advisory physician" within the Department of Health and Human Services comes with an annual salary of $179,672 and civil service protections. MORE
►Gov. Snyder has full 'faith and confidence' in Wells
►Flint water crisis

POLITICS

Carolers call out lame duck efforts outside Gov. Snyder's condo

Protesters in Ann Arbor on Monday invoked the holiday spirit as they lamented lame duck bills they find Grinch-worthy. The activists sang protest carols to the tune of popular holiday songs outside Gov. Rick Snyder's condo in response to a rash of Republican-led bills moving through the Michigan Legislature during the lame duck session. Snyder didn't appear to be home during the demonstration. MORE

SPORTS

Day-by-day college bowl guide: The details on all 39 games

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Four teams from Michigan will be competing in college football games this year. Michigan landed a plum selection committee assignment with the Peach Bowl. Michigan State earned a Redbox Bowl invite. Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan will head to the Idaho Potato Bowl and the Camellia Bowl, respectively. Here's a look at the details for all the bowl games. (Bowl season kicks off Saturday.) MORE
►Peach Bowl swag for Michigan players
►Redbox Bowl swag for Michigan State players

MICHIGAN LIFE

You can rent these cozy spaces to ring in the new year

No New Year's Eve plans this year? That's okay -- we have an idea. You should book one of these cozy Michigan rentals and invite some friends to celebrate the arrival of 2019. Wouldn't it be lovely to wake up in a new year inside a cute yurt or next to a beautiful fireplace? Plus, you don't want to invite everyone to your house. If you did that, you would have to clean it! Let someone else spruce up their place for your enjoyment. And don't forget to bring the champagne. MORE
►Things to do in December, including New Year's Eve parties

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