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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In today's newsletter, a homeowner fund is almost tapped out, voters may reject Biden over Israel-Hamas war and Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith as next coach.

A weekend full of football at every level

It was an upsetting Thanksgiving as the Lions suffered a 29-22 loss against the Packers. Here's what was said inside the locker room, 3 things we learned and what was said nationally afterwards.

On the winning side, Michigan football beat Ohio State 30-24 on Saturday, reclaiming its No. 2 spot in the rankings. Here are some takeaways, our favorite photos and what was overheard outside the locker room. Plus, the latest update from injured Zak Zinter. 

And we had a few young ones on Ford Field this weekend as the MHSAA Football Finals were held. Here are the results from Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Division 5, Division 6, Division 7 and Division 8.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

Fans rush the field after Michigan defeated Ohio State 30-24 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25 2023. (Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com)

Winter outlook: How likely is a warmer winter for Michigan this year?

The climate predictions are in for this upcoming winter in Michigan, and while they might be good news for some. For others - not so much.

Starting with temperature, this winter is looking to be warmer than average under the influence of El Niño. The Climate Prediction Center has all of Michigan under a 40-50% chance for above normal temperatures this year, with a 20-30% chance for below average temperatures.

Much of Michigan has a 40-50% chance for below normal precipitation this winter, with the western U.P. having a 33-40% chance of a drier winter.

For those traveling: Construction crews continue to work on Michigan’s roads and bridges, even as the calendar flips from November to December. Here are 11 road closures that may affect traffic this week.

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Need mortgage help? Michigan’s homeowner fund is almost tapped out.

Coming to an end: The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will stop accepting applications for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund at midnight Dec. 8. The program provides assistance to Michiganders with homeownership delinquencies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Numbers: The mortgage delinquency rate in Michigan has ticked up from a low of 0.6% in April 2021 to 1.4% in March 2023, latest data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shows.

More in public interest: Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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Michigan voters may reject Biden over Israel-Hamas war

The latest:As the civilian death toll in Palestine rises, calls for a cease-fire have been prompted and a four-day pause in fighting began last week. Calls for a lasting cease-fire have, so far, been rejected.

As recently as Nov. 18, Biden himself panned the idea in a Washington Post editorial, saying a cease-fire would only give Hamas “time they exploit to rebuild their stockpile of rockets, reposition fighters and restart the killing by attacking innocents again.” On Nov. 22, twenty-six Michigan lawmakers called on Biden to “advance a lasting cease-fire” in Gaza. 

As the 2024 election cycle inches closer, some Michigan Democrats say they'll forego voting for Biden's reelection campaign due to his handling of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

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Michigan State hires Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith as next coach

Welcome: Michigan State football has a new head coach. Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith was named the 26th coach of the Spartans, the university announced on Saturday afternoon. He's bringing with him five of the 10 on-field assistants from his former Oregon State staff.

Who is Jonathan Smith? These are 5 things to know about Michigan State’s new coach and 5 urgent priorities for Smith. Plus, here's what was said nationally about the new hire.

For the Red Wings: Detroit has won three in a row, outscoring opponents 13-3, after frustrating results in Sweden.

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Diving into some of Michigan's Best Local Eats

Ann Arbor, Jackson and Lapeer: Monahan’s Seafood Market brings fresh lunch options, Denton’s Den is known for its burgers and country rock feel and Flanagan’s Pizza offers all the slices you can eat for under $10.

Grand Rapids, Midland and Muskegon Heights : Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen boasts amazing flavors, Cafe Zinc offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes and the family-run Chicken Coop serves home-cooked meals.

More in the food world: A West Michigan high school has unveiled a new, $5 million culinary arts space described by school officials as a “modern, Food Network-style” kitchen that will set up students with cooking skills.

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— Jamie Rewerts

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