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The National Weather Service is investigating whether tornadoes touched down across Michigan, including parts of Mid-Michigan, after severe storms caused significant damage overnight.
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Valerie LaffertyFood Rescue US Lansing rescues fresh surplus food from local businesses and delivers it to Tri-County agencies. Part of a national movement, 170+ local volunteers have saved 416,000 lbs and provided 347,000 meals — feeding neighbors, not landfills. -
PixabayThousands of Consumers Energy customers in Mid-Michigan are without power Wednesday as the National Weather Service investigates a possible tornado near Carson City and Middleton.
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