| December 21, 2020 
 Hospitals across the United States are launching coronavirus vaccination programs, and officials hope to have up to 20 million health-care workers and nursing-home residents immunized by the end of 2020. It’s an effort being lauded as a major turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 300,000 Americans and more than 11,000 in Michigan. But many are skeptical about coronavirus vaccines, especially since they were developed in record time. Here is a closer look at the vaccine, what we know and what we don’t know. It's a great read. MORE ►Michigan’s Catholic bishops say 2 COVID-19 vaccines are OK morally but another is ‘problematic’  The Edenville and Sanford dam failures displaced thousands of people in mid-Michigan during the COVID-19 pandemic and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure. Heavy spring rains led to the flooding, which state officials labeled a once-in-500-years event. How the communities have persevered is nothing short of inspiring. What a story: READ ►Dam failures, flood impact haven’t subsided from these Mid-Michigan families 4 months later  You can actually get behind the wheel of a car few people alive today have ever had the opportunity to drive. The nation’s largest auto museum is offering a limited number of Model T driver’s training classes for 2021. The Gilmore Car Museum is about a half hour northeast of Kalamazoo. Usually cars like this are only on display for people to look at, but the museum has a fleet of seven authentic Model T Fords it uses for the driving classes. Students will learn how to drive one of these antiques, which have no gas pedal, no fuel gauge and no speedometer. DETAILS
 For a second straight week, the Detroit Lions hung with one of the best teams in the league for three quarters. They have Matthew Stafford to thank for that. Of course, they still lost both games. They have their defense to thank for that. As for why Stafford played while banged up when they have no chance of the playoffs during a global pandemic: "I’m the quarterback of the Detroit Lions, and it was Sunday, and I got a bunch of teammates out there that work their ass off. ... If I’m good enough to play, healthy enough to play, my ass is gonna be out there." MORE ►What’s being said nationally after Detroit’s defense allows 40 points for fourth time of season  Still deciding on a few Christmas gifts? We have some amazing ideas. This is the year when a gift of experience might be most welcome, and thankfully, Michigan is ready to deliver. While keeping safe, and following all protocols, you can still give an experience that captures the true spirit of Michigan this holiday season. From ski passes, to gift cards for winter gear, to experiencing Michigan culture in whole new ways, gift giving just got a whole lot more creative, and locally focused. MORE Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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