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It's zero hour for the Democratic candidates who are hoping to win over Michiganders before Tuesday's primary election. Former Vice President Joe Biden is personally visiting the state to try and rally support while also sending U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar to visit Michigan cities on his behalf. Biden's competition, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, has also set his sights on our state, which he won during the 2016 Democratic primary, beating eventual nominee Hillary Clinton. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren was also scheduled for another Michigan visit this week, until she dropped out of the race Thursday. MORE
►Secretary of state: Expect a late night for presidential primary results
►Here's how to get a re-do, if you voted absentee for Warren or another candidate who has left the race

U.S. House Democrats launch probe into Nestle water bottling

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U.S. House Democrats want to take a look at documents related to Nestle's bottled water operations in Michigan and other states. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is helping to lead the effort amid concerns surrounding the environmental impact of bottled water practices within the country. "Where my constituents are having their water shut off due to exorbitant bills, we have Nestle up the road profiting millions off the water my community is being denied," Tlaib said. MORE
►Why Nestle pays next to nothing for Michigan groundwater

A dog, an ice floe and a dramatic after-dark rescue

In case you missed it, here is your feel-good Friday story for the week. Max the mutt was inexplicably trapped out on Muskegon Lake, floating on a piece of ice when a tugboat appeared. The guys on board spotted Max and knew they had to help the pup get back to shore. It was a trying rescue but (SPOILER ALERT), there's a happy ending. MORE
►Sugar Island ferry crew that saved girl from icy U.P. river honored by U.S. Coast Guard

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Complete guide to Michigan high school competitive cheer finals

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Young athletes across the state are getting ready to compete for the top prize in Michigan high school competitive cheer. It all starts tonight and continues through the weekend as 32 teams fill the DeltaPlex Arena in Walker for the state championships. If you can't make it to the west side of the state, you can watch the competition from home. MORE
►How to watch the 2020 competitive cheer finals
►Here are the 32 competitive cheer teams going to state

Eric Mays arrested, removed from Flint council chambers

During a special meeting of the Flint City Council this week, Councilman Eric Mays was arrested and removed from council chambers. After his removal, the council voted to ban Mays from meetings for a month. It is the fourth time this year the council has voted to remove Mays, who has made headlines consistently for his actions both inside and outside council chambers. MORE
►Mays insisted on handcuffs after Flint Council vote to remove him
►'If the teeth fit, you must acquit:' Eric Mays has a colorfully weird history in Flint politics