Williamston restaurants are following tight gathering guidelines put in place by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to ensure safety.
News
Restaurants plead patience as they struggle to reopen, recover from COVID-19
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For restaurant owners in East Lansing, the Feb. 4 epidemic order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer poses a new challenge in recovering profits lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new gathering orders that went into effect Feb. 8, restaurants were able to open for in-person dining along with continuing services such as takeout and delivery. However, the order limits restaurants to 25% of their normal seating capacity, causing them to find ways to increase profits while dealing with fewer customers.
Business & Economy
Food hubs, food systems get grant opportunity
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AGRICULTURE GRANTS: A grant competition from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for value-added and regional food systems runs until March 18. The goal is to develop and expand food processing in the state. We talk to to the agency and to a past awardee from Lansing. Story mentions several other past grantees from Traverse City, Grand Rapids, Caledonia, and Shelby. By Sophia Lada. FOR MICHIGAN FARM NEWS, TRAVERSE CITY, GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS, LANSING CITY PULSE XXX AND ALL POINTS.
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.
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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.
business
Tasty Twist weathers pandemic despite shutdown
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East Lansing’s Tasty Twist ice cream shop has been handling COVID-19 and the pandemic from the business point of view since early March. Scott King, the owner of Tasty Twist, said that things have been going up, even with some small setbacks.
King said, “They’ve been fairly good. I don’t think it’s really 100% because I think that there are folks that are out there that don’t want to leave their homes with everything going on, but, we are doing better than expected.”
King touched on how Tasty Twist, located on 1137 E Grand River Ave, didn’t have to technically shut down but still did for the safety of their community and customers.
King said, “Our license with the health department and city says we are considered carryout. We closed for 6 weeks in March up until May 1st because of how strict the governor’s orders were and the safety of our customers.”
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.
Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ works to stay hot during pandemic
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Just a few months after it first opened its sit-down restaurants, Delta Townhip’s The Smoke ‘N Pig BBQ found itself already was changing its business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.