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MSU Medicine College Match Day Success in Flint

TL/DR - Medical students at MSU College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan, celebrated Match Day, when they learned where they will complete their residencies. The day is celebrated nationwide and involves approximately 50 students at MSU alone. Residencies last from three to seven years and Match Day is always held on the third Friday of…

100-Year Milestone for Grand Rapids Brick Business

TL/DR - Spruit Brothers Inc., a brick-making business based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrates its 100th anniversary in March. The company, currently owned and operated by Ted and Fred Spruit, uses a manual brick press that is almost as old as the business, and is one of the few still operational in the country. Despite facing hard times…

Michigan Senate Advances Surrogacy Legalization Bill: Fertility Boost

TL/DR - A Michigan Senate committee has approved a nine-bill legislation package, known as the Fertility Health Care Act, aimed at reforming the state's surrogacy laws. The main bill would establish an Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act, setting standards for creating contracts with surrogate parents. The bills now move to the full…

Youth Academy Student Acquitted in Mock Trial: Marquette Sheriff’s Office

TL/DR - Marquette Senior High School students in Michigan participated in a mock trial, organized by the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy. The students were educated about legal proceedings by professionals, including Marquette County Prosecutor Jenna Nelson, before hearing a case against a student 'accused' of possessing…