On this edition of Focal Point, we take a look at how the new epidemic order is affecting local businesses, what spring semester housing could look like, and the cancellation of Saturday’s football game. All those stories and more on Focal Point
Business & Economy
Nutrition bar relies on carryout orders during pandemic
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Central Lansing Nutrition has been staying afloat thanks to the carryout orders after regulations were set in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Campus News
Watch Focal Point: 2020 Election too close to call, swim and dive suspended, and COVID-19 spikes after post-game celebration
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On this edition of Focal Point, we break down the results of the 2020 Election as of Friday, November 6. The MSU swim team makes its last dive, IM West reopens for the first time since the pandemic, and MSU’s football win against U-M results in a spike in COVID cases in Ingham County.
Article
Owners of a new hot dog stand rise up after a robbery
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The entrance of Cheezy D’s Deli and Dogs located on the corner of Marsh and Lake Lansing. Credit: Brea Crawford
Cheezy D’s Deli and Dogs in Haslett, Michigan was robbed just months after their grand opening on June 15, a few months later than originally planned. Owners Denny and Michelle Emmer tried to make the best out of the situation.
“I knew who did it, that’s why I didn’t press charges,” said Denny. “No matter what their issue was, they needed help. We tried to make a positive out of it. The window can be replaced, and no one was hurt.”
The robbery influenced Denny to take his business to the next level and help the community.
Campus News
Watch Focal Point: President Trump rallies in Lansing, enrollment down at MSU, and Spartan football prepares for game against U-M
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On this edition of Focal Point, President Donald Trump visits Lansing for the first time ever. Our team meets supporters and protestors at the rally. With admissions down at MSU, Jacob Lothamer investigates how the school is handling a $54 million loss in revenue. We preview MSU football’s massive matchup with Michigan and catch up with Jalen Watts-Jackson. Those stories and more on Focal Point.
News
Rick’s, Riv to reopen after court ruling
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(via Rick’s American Cafe)
Rick’s American Café is the latest bar in East Lansing to reopen its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick’s will open on Wednesday night with a limited capacity for the first time since closing in March. The dance floor will be covered with tables and chairs. Lines will be prohibited and customers will have to reserve their spots using the LineLeap app. The Riv will reopen Thursday at 4 p.m. using the same app.
“I woke up at 9 a.m. just to be prepared to reserve my spot.
2020 election
Watch Focal Point:VP Pence visits Grand Rapids, freshman start college from home, and community keeps bookstore in business
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On this edition of Focal Point, Vice President Mike Pence rallies in Grand Rapids while local candidates adjust to campaigning during a pandemic. Local businesses also adapt to stay open. We visit a cider mill, a local bar, and the East Lansing Farmer’s Market to see how they are opening safely. One East Lansing bookstore is still in business because of support from the community. All those stories and more on Focal Point.
Arts & Entertainment
Struggling hospitality industry faces new challenge as winter looms
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HOSPITALITYCOVID: The state’s hospitality industry adjusted to COVID-19 with mixed results but now there’s a new challenge: winter. Patio season is coming to a close and restaurants are only half full, as a result of a recent Michigan Department of Health and Human Services order calling for restaurant capacity to remain at 50%. “If people can’t be outdoors, we think we’ll lose 5,000 restaurants, which is roughly a third of the restaurants in the state,” said John McNamara, vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. We talk to HopCat in East Lansing and the MEDC. By Chloe Alverson FOR LANSING CITY PULSE, GONGWER, MIRS AND ALL POINTS
Business & Economy
Eastside restaurants coping with changes during pandemic
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Two local restaurants on the eastside of Lansing have been facing myriad challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Zynda’s in Williamston aims to open next year
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Zynda’s, a family owned-restaurant in Williamston located on 150 E. Grand River Ave., is working hard to open early next year. Adam Zynda and his sister Nikki Zynda are finishing the final details.
Business & Economy
Local agencies within Troy take a community approach to assist struggling area businesses
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As with municipalities in heavily-populated communities across the country, the city of Troy has been forced to undertake creative measures to ensure restaurants, hotels and retail establishments stay in business during the COVID-19 pandemic.