Good morning, Lansing.

Michigan Heritage Rodeo Family Fun Day in Lansing gave kids a chance to ride horses, wagons and play country games; the event served as a preview for the main rodeo set for Nov.

20-22 at Farm Bureau Pavilion.

Downtown East Lansing businesses are getting ready for the return of MSU students as classes resume soon.

Several shops plan extended hours (and special promotions) to welcome the new season.

At Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas earlier this month, advisors noted rising luxury rates and a surge in travel by Michigan guests.

Lansing's Karen Fedorko Sefer’s Sea Song Tours offers Istanbul cruises (including Bosphorus yacht tours) while American Cruise Lines has a Great Lakes itinerary stopping at Mackinac Island.

Michigan State men’s soccer won 2-1 at DeMartin Stadium on Sunday when Miles Merritt scored a penalty and Andrew Darakdjian netted the game-winning goal in the 61st minute on his Spartan debut.

The team improves to 2-0 and will host SIUE Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Kennedy Bell scored two goals to lead Michigan State to a 3-2 win over North Carolina at Dorrance Field on Sunday — the Spartans earned their first road victory over a top-ten team.

Greater Lansing high school football action begins Thursday, Aug.

27 as state champion hopefuls DeWitt and Portland St. Patrick seek to repeat success while East Lansing, Mason, and Owosso work to improve after last season and Eastern hires coach Dan Boggan to boost its program.

Michigan State football revamped its roster with nine newcomers, including transfers from Iowa State and Ferris State, under coach Pat Fitzgerald.

The team will face Toledo at Spartan Stadium Friday, Sept. 4 as it aims to build a stronger lineup for the season.