Saline superintendent condemns racism amid district controversy hat  As Saline community members gathered to discuss racial discrimination in the local school district, the controversy intensified. A local resident was filmed asking, "Why didn't you stay in Mexico?" as a local business owner recalled prejudice his son faced as a Saline student. Now the district superintendent is responding to the viral incident that has garnered attention nationwide. MORE ►Son calls out father's racist comment at Saline meeting ►Tense moment at meeting illustrates school district's problem, parent says

  

The coolest things to do in February across Michigan   Michiganders don't let winter hold them back. In fact, we celebrate the season. There are plenty of ways to have fun across the state during the month of February. We have concerts, festivals, culinary experiences and more on this list. Find a place to take the family for an outing or plan a romantic date for Valentine's Day. You can even treat yourself to some solo winter fun. MORE ►Faster Horses public ticket sales start tomorrow

Fsta With Dantonio era over, MSU at major crossroads between past glory and uncertainty hat  There's no way around it: The timing of Mark Dantonio's retirement is awkward. It was post-bonus, amidst lawsuit and one day before signing day. But alas, Michigan State is knee deep in a coaching search and at a major crossroads between recent glory and future uncertainty. Tuesday, in an interview with ESPNU radio, the most talked about candidate, Luke Fickell, said he has not "talked to anybody besides Mark Dantonio in the last three, four weeks from Michigan State." Asked if MSU will have trouble finding its next coach, Dantonio abruptly responded, "Are you kidding me? People will run to here, they'll crawl here." MORE ►Dantonio says coaches will "crawl here" for MSU job ►Fickell says he hasn't talked to anyone at MSU

  

Is Michigan the most beautiful state? Our neighbors weigh in     Michigan is full of beauty. Have you ever seen Pictured Rocks? Does it get any better than that? In the autumn, the colors of our foliage are breathtaking. Great Lakes? They seem almost too stunning to be real. We even have bounds of winter beauty to behold. So, we clearly have the most lovely of all the states, right? MORE ►Historic photos of Michigan winters ►Exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore