The Daily Daily: Target on State Street opens, Michigan Republicans ask federal court to block Whitmer campaign donations and more

September 20, 2021

A brand new Target store opened in the State Theatre building in Downtown Ann Arbor Tuesday afternoon. *Dominick Sokotoff/Daily.* Buy this photo.

It’s official, Ann Arbor: Target opens at 231 S. State Street

A Target location officially opened at 231 S. State Street in downtown Ann Arbor Tuesday, the former location of an Urban Outfitters. University of Michigan students have previously raised concerns about the lack of a more affordable grocery store within a walkable distance to campus. This Target will offer students a walkable and convenient grocery option.

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Michigan Republicans ask federal court to block Whitmer campaign donations

The Michigan Republican Party — chaired by University of Michigan regent Ron Weiser — filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District on Monday in an attempt to block Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s exemption from traditional campaign donation limits, a practice which has already allowed her to raise record amounts for her expected re-election campaign in 2022.

Interim City Administrator candidates participate in virtual interview panels held by City Council

Ann Arbor City Council conducted public interviews with Interim City Administrator candidates Peter Burchard and Milton Dohoney on Tuesday evening. The city is looking to fill the position temporarily while they prepare a recruitment process to find a permanent City Administrator. Previous City Administrator Tom Crawford stepped down following a council vote on July 20 to terminate his employment due to allegations that Crawford made multiple racially insensitive comments, referred to gender-based stereotyping and cautioned against hiring minorities.

Quinn XCII rocks Rochester

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Op-ed: I am a Michigan Man, and this is my Dr. Anderson story.

Yes, I am a victim of Dr. Robert Anderson along with hundreds, if not thousands, of other former U-M students. I have long been consumed by the why: Why did this happen to me? Why didn’t I say anything? Why did no one take the allegations seriously? Why didn’t the University protect me? Was I easy prey? Was I weak? Was I expendable?