Pacific Ocean still littered with storms; and that affects Michigan how?   MLive chief meteorologist Mark Torregrossa takes a moon's eye view of the weather forecast from time to time. And, lo, thar be storms brewing out in the Pacific. While those weather systems will eventually make their way across the U.S. to pass above the Great Lakes, they may not be the super soakers we've endured of late. MORE ►Weather forecasts in U.S. will be more accurate come mid June ►Complete your morning with Mark T's forecast

6 things to know about new MSU president Samuel Stanley Jr.   Michigan State University went outside its hallowed halls in East Lansing to find its new president. Samuel Stanley Jr. takes over the helm of the university on Aug. 1. That gives MSU alums and all Michiganders time to get to know a little about this Harvard-educated doctor who is leaving behind a decade-long stint as president of Stoney Brook University in New York. MORE ►New president pledges to restore trust in preventing campus sexual assault ►What new president could mean for MSU athletics

Statewide track leaders heading into state finals hat  The high school spring sports season has rounded the final corner and is heading into the home stretch. Playoffs are in full swing for lacrosse, baseball, softball and soccer. (You can check out the various playoff schedules at MHSAA.com) Tennis and track & field will have their state finals this weekend. MORE ►Results from the Selby Track & Field Classic ►High school golf rankings

  

This golden retriever club is turning heads in Northern Michigan   Have you heard about the cutest club in Northern Michigan? It is a group comprised of gorgeous golden retrievers. If you stumble upon one of their monthly gatherings, you could be surrounded by 60 pups in one place. From a stroll through town to a pup-friendly 5k, the Northwest Michigan Golden Retriever Club is on the move. MORE  ►Check out photo of the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl  ►Dogs frolic with their owners at AKC Dog Show