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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan's Republican legislative leaders don't see eye to eye about the state's response to the coronavirus. But that definitely isn't where their differences began. The goodwill between Whitmer and the state GOP started to crumble last year when they couldn't agree about the "damn roads," and it seems to be one pothole after another since then. Considering the budget was one big bone of contention for the two entities, how will the governor and the Michigan legislature come together to fix a massive budget hole? MORE
►Gov. Whitmer signs order expanding coronavirus testing
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After dam failure, lawsuits pour in against owners, state regulators

After heavy rainfall last week led to the failure of the Edenville Dam, thousands of residents in mid-Michigan felt the effects of severe flooding. Now, homeowners and business owners in Midland County and the surrounding areas are parties to multiple class-action lawsuits filed in state and federal courts. The lawsuits target both the dam owner and multiple state agencies. MORE
►Volunteers rally to help Midland area pick up the pieces after devastating floods
►Hundreds of flooded homes in Muskegon County will not qualify for relief funding

Michigan Van Gogh exhibition delayed by two years

Those who marked their calendar for the opening of a special Vincent van Gogh exhibition slated to come to Michigan next month will have to move that calendar entry ... all the way to 2022. The one-of-a-kind exhibition won't be coming to the Detroit Institute of Arts in June, as previously scheduled. Instead, the impressive collection of the beloved artist's work will be shown at the DIA starting in October of 2022, after a coronavirus-related delay. MORE
►Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival canceled due to coronavirus crisis

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The 5 greatest athletes since 2000 for 108 Michigan high schools

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There are plenty of talented athletes in Michigan high school sports history. We looked into the pages of recent history to find the five greatest athletes from more than 100 Michigan high schools since the year 2000. We cover all the bases here, from baseball (of course) to football to track and beyond. Here's our roundup of the best of the best. Find your school and click through to see the top athletes: MORE
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Are Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's critics sexist?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's actions to curb the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan have resulted in some vocal opposition. While some say those criticizing the governor use messages that have sexist overtones, protesters say Whitmer faces the same backlash as male leaders. A warning before you watch: This video does contain some disturbing content. VIDEO
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►Video: Protesters explain their frustrations with Gov. Whitmer