November 9, 2020 When news broke on Saturday that Joe Biden had been elected the next president of the United States, celebrations and protests broke out across Michigan. Trump supporters gathered at the Capitol in Lansing and people in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo hit the streets to celebrate Biden's victory. On Sunday morning, Governor Gretchen Whitmer - who was at one point a top consideration to be Biden’s running mate - asked to be withdrawn from consideration for a position in his Cabinet. Whitmer wants to work with Biden from Michigan, rather than Washington, she said. MORE The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the narrow view many had of schools for far too long - that they were a place solely dedicated to learning. Before the coronavirus pandemic, not everyone fully recognized the needs schools fill for K-12 children, Lansing Public Schools superintendent Sam Sinicropi said. In forcing schools to move online – pulling students out of the classroom – COVID-19 has helped communities understand the full impact. Far beyond learning, they are a haven providing social and emotional support to students, as well as basic needs like food, shelter and safety. MORE ►Parents, teachers see success a little differently this school year With state approval in hand and an anonymous donor covering the bulk of the cost, the volunteers who care for the historic Round Island Lighthouse near Mackinac Island are now racing against the approaching winter to expand the riprap rock barrier that protects the structure from ice and wave action. MORE ►Donor offers $250K for lighthouse work near Mackinac Island, now it’s a race against winter Sunday wasn't any fun for Lions fans. They didn't even get that Lions-esque first half of hope. And seriously, the Lions thought they were going to contend for the division title this season. They had a mandate from ownership to at least compete for the playoffs. They might not even clear that very low bar. Here's what we observed --> MORE Last week was rough. Or should we say, last week was ruff. <-- This is an example that it was a long week for some of us, clearly. Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive To ensure receipt of our emails, please add newsletters@update.mlive to your address book or safe sender list. |