| November 30, 2020 
 Matt Patricia’s tenure leading the Detroit Lions has come to an end after two seasons and some change. Patricia’s teams went 13-29-1 along the way, with his defensive vision failing to come together and his offense missing an identity outside of eight games in 2019. Bob Quinn, Detroit’s general manager since 2016, was also relieved of his duties. Darrell Bevell, who has served as the team’s offensive coordinator, will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season. But why did Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp decide to pull the trigger on these terminations mid-season? In her own words, "It clearly wasn't working." MORE  Dave Burkard isn’t who you’d typically think of when you hear about a Michigan resident hospitalized with COVID-19. When the 28-year-old physician isn’t treating patients in the emergency room at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, he’s likely working out, running or playing volleyball. He’s run a marathon in the last five years. He doesn’t have any pre-existing medical conditions. And yet, earlier this month, a coronavirus infection made walking 100 meters feel like he had just run three miles. MORE  Michigan ranks fifth in the nation for breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs, with more than 350 in the state. Generally, most of Michigan's breweries are “small,” said David Ringler, vice president of the Michigan Brewers Guild and founder/owner of the Cedar Springs Brewery. His brewery produces about 700 barrels of beer a year on a 10-barrel system. These “small” Michigan breweries are all about community, he said. Want to know more about Michigan's small breweries? Here are a dozen to check out: MORE ►Love stories about Michigan food, travel and fun? Subscribe to MLive's Lovable Michigan newsletter
 "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." Well, even if you say "no," you'll likely have to just let it go. The flakes will fall at some point. For the southeast Lower Peninsula, it looks like that day is today. The forecast is showing snow on and off through tomorrow evening in that corner of the state. There could be a rain and snow mix going on at times. You'll want to watch for wet, slick and slippery roads, if you have to head out. And if you want to know more about the details of this snow system, read this: MORE  Have a dream of living on Leisure Lane? Here's your chance. Yes, this lakefront home in Jackson County actually has an address on Leisure Lane. It lives up to the name, too, since this home offers a Tiki bar, a patio, a hot tub and a fit pit to enjoy outside. From inside, you can take in the view of Farwell Lake by looking out huge floor-to-ceiling windows. The house, on the market for $2.95 million, has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Tucked away in a tranquil setting on over four acres, the home has over 6,500 square feet of living space. Check it out: VIDEO Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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