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The Michigan State football recruiting department helps welcome new players, thanks to two MSU grads
Madilyn Weigand and Malik Gill, both 22, are MSU grads who stayed close to their alma mater in an important role: helping the football program with recruiting.
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Courtesy/Wharton CenterLansing playwright Sandra Seaton wrote "Sally: A Solo Play" which is making its debut at the Michigan State University Wharton Center. -
Colin Jackson/Michigan Public Radio NetworkGovernor Gretchen Whitmer's proposal rolls back spending compared with the current budget. State officials say there's less revenue available this year, and less help from the federal government.
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