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Yes, Michigan is in a recession and a quick recovery is unlikely
 
Unemployment claims in Michigan have topped one million, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor. Many businesses throughout the state have been closed for the past month, with no revenue coming in, as part of the stay-at-home order aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus. While there hasn't been an official declaration from the National Bureau of Economic Research, experts in Michigan agree that the economy is in a recession. The big questions are how deep the economic impact goes and how long the effects will last. MORE
Republicans, Democrats at odds on who should return to work and when
Michigan State University announces pay cuts after $50M in losses

 
CORONAVIRUS
 
 
When and how will it end? Considering the end-game for the coronavirus crisis
 
It is the question on everyone's mind -- when will life go back to normal? Critics of Gov. Whitmer's stay-at-home order think some or all aspects of life should return to their usual flow immediately. But, experts say opening up the economy too fast will be harmful. The problem is, it is hard for those experts to predict exactly when it will be the right time to make those changes. MORE
National Cherry Festival canceled for 2020
More than 2,000 people in Michigan have died of coronavirus
 
 
 
LIFE
 
Morel mushrooms  
Morel mushroom-hunting hotspots highlighted on these DNR burn maps
 
During spring, many Michiganders typically take to the the woods to hunt for morel mushrooms. Some people travel far from home to known morel hotspots. That isn't advised this year, as Michigan residents are asked to stay close to home for their outdoor activities. So, the DNR has come up with a way to help you find morels in your neck of the woods. If you want to search for the fungi, check out this map. MORE
What one Michigan morel master has learned from a lifetime of mushroom hunting
 

 
 
WEATHER
 
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Up to four inches of snow expected in parts of Michigan
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It's possible the southern Lower Peninsula will get a total of up to four inches of snow today. Yes, several inches of snow in mid-April. That means, if you do have to leave your house, you will want to be careful on the roads. MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa says drivers should especially take precautions this morning, when snow is more likely to stick to the roadways. Here's his look at what to expect today.  MORE
Bye bye, polar vortex. See you next winter
 

 
VIDEO
 
Sheltering in place  
This cat really nails the toilet paper challenge
 
You have to come up with a way to entertain yourself when you are stuck in the house. Here's one way -- set up an athletic challenge for your furry friend. This cat was definitely up to the challenge, jumping over a wall of toilet paper that grows higher and higher. It's worth watching for a few minutes of light-hearted entertainment. Kudos, kitty cat! We hope you got some wet food and extra treats after your high-flying performance. MORE
World's oldest loon couple returns to Michigan's Seney Wildlife Refuge
 

 
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