| October 23, 2020 
 Leaders from 110 of Michigan’s 137 hospitals called it “imperative” that every Michigan resident follow safety protocols put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep hospitals from being overwhelmed in the near future. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association released a joint statement as the state is reporting increases in new coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalizations and positive test rates daily. In the statement, the chief medical officers and chief clinical officers noted that Michigan has recently seen hospitalizations surge by more than 80%. MORE  Michigan Democrats are hoping to flip four state House seats in the upcoming election. If they do, that would mean Democrats would control the chamber for the first time since 2010. The party would also have the advantage in controlling the state's divided government. But Republicans feel the math points to them maintaining their legislative majority past 2020. For both parties, much of the focus this election cycle has been on open seats where demographics have shifted over time. MORE ►'All eyes on Michigan' as Trump and Biden campaigns blitz state in final weeks of election  Picture it -- it's snowy and cold in Michigan. But you hop on a plane and head to Florida, where you hang out on the beach reading your favorite book. Your friends back home are jealous, as they shovel their driveway once again. Is this scene possible? Well, we can only tell you if it looks possible in the weather forecast. And the answer appears to be "yes." With a full-blown La Niña underway, it's expected to be drier and warmer than usual down south this winter. Rejoice, snowbirds! MORE ►Love weather forecasts, photos and data? Join our Michigan Weather group on Facebook
 Big Ten football is back, and the Michigan State Spartans will start their season with a home game against Rutgers. There is excitement surrounding the game. It's a long-awaited return to football for the Spartans, and they are expected to win. But the excitement won't be heard the way it usually is -- in the form of fans cheering from the stands. “For the fans, unfortunately they can’t be there right now and I know a lot of the guys are bummed that they’re not going to be able to run out in front of all of Spartan Stadium,” Michigan State fifth-year senior center Matt Allen said, “but I’m just focused on Rutgers.” MORE  When you think of "the country," you probably don't think of Ann Arbor. But this mansion, listed for $1.45 million, has the benefit of being near downtown Ann Arbor with all the space and scenery you'd expect in a rural area. The 8,500-square-foot Tudor style home offers plenty of views of neighboring wildlife and a rock pond through its huge windows. It's located on a whopping 30 acres, with plenty of privacy. You can see all the outdoor space and modern design features by watching this VIDEO, or you can see photographs at the link below: Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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