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Mid-Michigan residents are beginning to take stock of the damage wrought by historic floods. 

The small village of Sanford has just over 800-residents.   It lies just upstream from Midland along the Tittabawassee River.

When the Edenville dam breached on Tuesday people were ordered to evacuate. Now, some residents and business owners are returning for the first time to survey the damage.

Connie Methner owns CJ’s Hairstyling. She said she’s been here for 34 years.

The catastrophic failure of two dams on the Tittabawassee River in central Michigan this week is prompting questions about the safety of the state’s dam infrastructure.  

The panel discusses the partial re-opening of Michigan. The guest is MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

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The panel discusses the partial re-opening of the state and MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is in trouble with President Trump. The guest is Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Panelists Kathy Gray, Emily Lawler and Rick Albin join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick to discuss the week in Michigan government and politics.

Mid-Michigan basketball expert Steve Finamore with thoughts on "The Last Dance" docuseries; What does the series tell us about life beyond the game of basketball?; What makes Michael Jordan the GOAT?

Will we see college football on our televisions?; Should students be allowed back on campus?; LeBron James speaks on 'The Last Dance'

Sparrow Health System recently launched a drive-through coronavirus testing program at the former Sears site in Lansing's Frandor Shopping Center. People can get tested for either the virus, or for COVID-19 antibodies. People with coronavirus antibodies have been looked at as a source for plasma, which may be used to help fight the disease.

To learn more, WKAR’s Mary Ellen Pitney spoke with Dr. Jim Richard, Medical Director at Sparrow Laboratories.