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      <title>Of Mice and Men Added to Grand Rapids Upheaval Festival 2024 Lineup</title>
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      <title>Did Michigan Grocery Stores Use Pandemic to Unfairly Raise Prices?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 23:31:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Groceries went up during the pandemic but now that things are back to normal why haven't the prices gone back down? Seems a bit unfair to Michiganders. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-mi-grocery-stores-use-pandemic-to-unfairly-raise-prices/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Are There Any 24-Hour Grocery Stores Left in West Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:16:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The short answer is &quot;no&quot;. The long answer is &quot;No, not really, but...&quot; And the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

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      <title>UPDATED: TikTok’s Time In Michigan Is Running Out, Possible Ban Imminent</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[TikTok faces uncertain future in the U.S. as lawmakers push for nationwide ban over data privacy concerns. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tiktok-faces-potential-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[TikTok faces uncertain future in the U.S. as lawmakers push for nationwide ban over data privacy concerns. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tiktok-faces-potential-ban/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What Family Video Locations In Michigan Are Now</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:41:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Take a look at the remains of what was once an essential part of everyday life. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-family-video-locations-in-michigan-are-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Take a look at the remains of what was once an essential part of everyday life. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-family-video-locations-in-michigan-are-now/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>After Four Years This Popular West Michigan Dog Beach Is Returning To Normal Hours</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kirk Park in Ottawa County, Michigan, is set to welcome back dogs and their owners to the beach with regular hours starting May 1st. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/kirk-park-dog-beach/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Law Could Restrict Michigan Bottle Return Times</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:48:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ever since the pandemic started it has been a nightmare dealing with bottle returns and now a new law could restrict bottle return times. <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-law-could-restrict-michigan-bottle-return-times/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Deadly Fungus Spreading Across US Found In Michigan</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[While people are still focused on COVID-19, there is another drug-resistant threat that is making its way through the Midwest and the entire country. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/deadly-fungus-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>New COVID Variant in Michigan Has Bizarre New Symptoms</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:10:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the new JN.1 variant of COVID-19 surging in Michigan and across the country, educate yourself on the new strain and its symptoms.

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/new-covid-variant-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the new JN.1 variant of COVID-19 surging in Michigan and across the country, educate yourself on the new strain and its symptoms.

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      <title>Is U-M’s National Title Tainted?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:12:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[And while half the state of Michigan (or thereabouts) is elated that the Wolverines have finally climbed to the summit of college football.  One of many questions remain... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/668/p/is-u-ms-national-title-tainted/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Popular Grand Rapids Catholic Priest, Father Mark, to Retire</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Father Mark Przybysz, known to all as Father Mark, and always so involved in the Greater Grand Rapids community, has decided he needs to step away as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua and retire.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapid-priest-retires/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Father Mark Przybysz, known to all as Father Mark, and always so involved in the Greater Grand Rapids community, has decided he needs to step away as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua and retire.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapid-priest-retires/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can I Get the New COVID Booster in West Michigan? Yes You Can!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been nearly a two and a half year battle with COVID, and more than a year and half since the vaccine was available. Now, a new booster is available. <a href="https://wgrd.com/can-i-get-the-new-covid-booster-in-west-michigan-yes-you-can/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been nearly a two and a half year battle with COVID, and more than a year and half since the vaccine was available. Now, a new booster is available. <a href="https://wgrd.com/can-i-get-the-new-covid-booster-in-west-michigan-yes-you-can/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fact Check: Do You Have To Get A Vaccine To Get an Organ Transplant?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 01:07:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A mother is suing DeVos Children's Hospital over the fact her daughter may be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Are they allowed to require it? <a href="https://wgrd.com/fact-check-do-you-have-to-get-a-vaccine-to-get-a-transplant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A mother is suing DeVos Children&apos;s Hospital over the fact her daughter may be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Are they allowed to require it? <a href="https://wgrd.com/fact-check-do-you-have-to-get-a-vaccine-to-get-a-transplant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan was the 10th Least Safe State During The COVID Pandemic</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:39:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When it came to COVID, Michigan didn't quite make the list of safe practices. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-was-the-10th-least-safe-state-during-the-covid-pandemic/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When it came to COVID, Michigan didn&apos;t quite make the list of safe practices. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-was-the-10th-least-safe-state-during-the-covid-pandemic/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Could the End Be Near For Wearing a Mask on Mass Transit?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been a pain for having to wear masks on mass transit, planes, trains, busses, since the COVID pandemic began, but that may go away soon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/could-the-end-be-near-of-wearing-a-mask-on-mass-transit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been a pain for having to wear masks on mass transit, planes, trains, busses, since the COVID pandemic began, but that may go away soon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/could-the-end-be-near-of-wearing-a-mask-on-mass-transit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Flushing Your Toilet Helps the CDC Track COVID</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:25:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The next time you use the bathroom -- and flush the toilet -- you might be helping the Center for Disease Control (CDC) track COVID-19! <a href="https://wgrd.com/flushing-toilet-helps-cdc-track-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The next time you use the bathroom -- and flush the toilet -- you might be helping the Center for Disease Control (CDC) track COVID-19! <a href="https://wgrd.com/flushing-toilet-helps-cdc-track-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Ted Nugent Won’t Play at Venues That Enforce COVID-19 Mandates</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ted-nugent-tour-covid-mandates-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:35:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["There'll be no mask mandates; there'll be no bullshit," he says. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ted-nugent-tour-covid-mandates-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;There&apos;ll be no mask mandates; there&apos;ll be no bullshit,&quot; he says. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ted-nugent-tour-covid-mandates-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Meijer Stores Offering Free N95 Masks in West Michigan Stores</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/meijer-stores-offering-free-n95-masks-in-west-michigan-stores/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:28:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan Meijer stores are participating in the federal free N95 mask program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you can get yours the next time you visit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/meijer-stores-offering-free-n95-masks-in-west-michigan-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan Meijer stores are participating in the federal free N95 mask program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and you can get yours the next time you visit. <a href="https://wgrd.com/meijer-stores-offering-free-n95-masks-in-west-michigan-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Avoid Boarding a Cruise Ship Regardless of Vaccination Status, CDC Says</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:39:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants," the CDC said on Thursday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cruise-ship-warning-cdc-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants,&quot; the CDC said on Thursday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cruise-ship-warning-cdc-2021/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hugh Jackman Tests Positive For COVID-19</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/hugh-jackman-tests-positive-for-covid-19/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:33:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Jackman's performances in the Broadway revival of 'The Music Man' have been cancelled through January 1. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hugh-jackman-tests-positive-for-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Jackman&apos;s performances in the Broadway revival of &apos;The Music Man&apos; have been cancelled through January 1. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hugh-jackman-tests-positive-for-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Do You Need an At-Home COVID Test? Good Luck!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Do You Need an At Home COVID Test? Good Luck! <a href="https://wgrd.com/do-you-need-an-at-home-covid-test-good-luck/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Should Michigan Incentivize Booster Shots Like NYC?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:14:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan announced a statewide goal to have 1 million more Michiganders receive the COVID-19 booster by Jan. 31, 2022. Should Michigan Incentivize Booster Shots Like NYC? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-michigan-incentivize-booster-shots-like-nyc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan announced a statewide goal to have 1 million more Michiganders receive the COVID-19 booster by Jan. 31, 2022. Should Michigan Incentivize Booster Shots Like NYC? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-michigan-incentivize-booster-shots-like-nyc/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Queen Guitarist Brian May Tests Positive for COVID-19</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/queen-guitarist-brian-may-positive-covid-19/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:33:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["I beg you and implore you to go and get jabbed if you're not already, because you need the help." <a href="https://wgrd.com/queen-guitarist-brian-may-positive-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;I beg you and implore you to go and get jabbed if you&apos;re not already, because you need the help.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/queen-guitarist-brian-may-positive-covid-19/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s First Case of the Omicron Variant is Found in Kent County</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:03:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's first positive case of the omicron variant of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-case-of-the-omicron-variant-is-found-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s first positive case of the omicron variant of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigans-first-case-of-the-omicron-variant-is-found-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Bohner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Majority Of Michigan COVID-19 Patients With Severe Symptoms Are Unvaccinated</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:15:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New data from the Michigan government shows that the vast majority of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms are unvaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/majority-of-michigan-covid-19-patients-with-severe-symptoms-are-unvaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New data from the Michigan government shows that the vast majority of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms are unvaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/majority-of-michigan-covid-19-patients-with-severe-symptoms-are-unvaccinated/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Some Michigan Hospitals Are Turning Away Patients Because They Are Full</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:40:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The latest wave of COVID-19 has hit Michigan harder than other almost every other state and it is starting to put a strain on the hospital systems. <a href="https://wgrd.com/some-michigan-hospitals-are-turning-away-patients-because-they-are-full/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest wave of COVID-19 has hit Michigan harder than other almost every other state and it is starting to put a strain on the hospital systems. <a href="https://wgrd.com/some-michigan-hospitals-are-turning-away-patients-because-they-are-full/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>All Vaccinated Adults Should Get COVID-19 Booster Shots Amid Omicron Variant, CDC Says</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:55:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older," officials said.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-booster-shots-reccommended-for-all-adults/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older,&quot; officials said.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-booster-shots-reccommended-for-all-adults/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joe]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>COVID Tipping Point is Here. St. Mary’s Hospital Over Capacity</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mercy Health St. Mary's is over 100% capacity for beds. Currently, occupancy stands at 103%.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-tipping-point-is-here-st-marys-hospital-over-capacity/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mercy Health St. Mary&apos;s is over 100% capacity for beds. Currently, occupancy stands at 103%.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-tipping-point-is-here-st-marys-hospital-over-capacity/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gov. Whitmer: COVID-19 Surge in Michigan Means “further guidance” Coming from MDHHS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:51:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many areas in Michigan are facing one of the worst waves in quite some time when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. Does this mean that mandates might be issued again? Very likely not.
On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that her health department is expected to release &quot;additional guidance&quot; in the near future to try to combat the surge in cases of the virus... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-covid-19-surge-in-michigan-means-further-guidance-coming-from-mdhhs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many areas in Michigan are facing one of the worst waves in quite some time when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. Does this mean that mandates might be issued again? Very likely not.
On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that her health department is expected to release &amp;quot;additional guidance&amp;quot; in the near future to try to combat the surge in cases of the virus... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-covid-19-surge-in-michigan-means-further-guidance-coming-from-mdhhs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon James - WBCK]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Visitor Restrictions in Place at Local Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Surge in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:56:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan's Spectrum Health has announced new visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge in the area.

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan&apos;s Spectrum Health has announced new visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge in the area.

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/new-visitor-restrictions-in-place-at-local-hospitals-as-covid-19-cases-surge-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Health Officials Issue Face Mask Advisory Regardless of Vaccination Status</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:40:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a mask advisory for all Michigan residents regardless of vaccination status. 

 <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-mask-advisory/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a mask advisory for all Michigan residents regardless of vaccination status. 

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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Vaccinates 70% Of Residents 16 And Older</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MDHHS warns that the vast majority of new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are people who have not yet been vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-vaccinates-70-of-residents-16-and-older/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[MDHHS warns that the vast majority of new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are people who have not yet been vaccinated. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-vaccinates-70-of-residents-16-and-older/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Bohner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>West Michigan Comic Releases New Live Album</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:51:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan comic Adam Degi released his second full-length comedy album, Limp Nodes, on Friday.
 <a href="https://wgrd.com/west-michigan-comic-releases-new-live-album/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan comic Adam Degi released his second full-length comedy album, Limp Nodes, on Friday.
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Why are There Fewer Hospital Beds Available in West Michigan Than Ever Before?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We're seeing the unvaccinated pushing these hospitals to the brink in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-are-there-fewer-hospital-beds-available-in-west-michigan-than-ever-before/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;re seeing the unvaccinated pushing these hospitals to the brink in West Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-are-there-fewer-hospital-beds-available-in-west-michigan-than-ever-before/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ken Evans]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Body of WWII Veteran Who Died of COVID-19 Dissected in Front of Live Audience at Oddities Event</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:09:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It happened against his grieving family's wishes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/body-man-covid-19-dissected-live-audience/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It happened against his grieving family&apos;s wishes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/body-man-covid-19-dissected-live-audience/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jacklyn Krol]]></dc:creator>
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