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College campuses are empty across Michigan. In-person classes were suspended last month to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. The changes are costing higher education institutions millions of dollars. It's impacting small private colleges as well as large public universities. Like other industries, higher education is using hiring freezes and furloughs as cost-saving tools. At the same time, in an effort to limit declines in enrollment, many colleges are implementing tuition freezes, meaning they can't make up any revenue losses there. Plus, some are worried about cuts to state funding as the government deals with its own economic woes. So, what does the future hold? MORE
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Senate wants elective medical procedures, construction to resume

On Tuesday, the Michigan Senate adopted two resolutions urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to loosen certain restrictions of the state's stay-at-home order. Specifically, the resolutions request Whitmer allow medical professionals to make decisions about non-emergency procedures and allow construction businesses to reopen within the state. MORE
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Shipwreck discovered on Lake Michigan beach near Ludington

Part of a wooden vessel has washed up on the shores of Lake Michigan and historians are working to identify the ship. Found late last week on a beach north of Ludington, experts say the remains are consistent with schooners built between the 1850s and the 1880s. A local museum and the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association are collaborating to dig up details on the wreck. MORE
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Your guide to social distancing on the golf course

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You are used to shouting "fore" on the golf course, but now get ready to yell "six." That's how many feet you should be from any other person on the course (or in any public place). Restrictions on golf were recently removed from Michigan's stay-at-home order, but those who hit the links need to make sure they are following some basic guidelines for safety during the coronavirus. We offer this guide to help. MORE
►Michigan golfers getting creative using carts on the course

What should school look like next year? Teachers, we want to hear from you

The school year was turned upside down when in-person K-12 classrooms were closed and everyone switched to virtual learning. Parents, students and teachers have been adapting to the new education format, using apps and email to communicate. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we want to hear from teachers about how the 2020-21 school year should look. Back to the classroom? Stay online? Share your thoughts. MORE
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