Good morning, Lansing.

Total Wine & More will open its first Lansing store on Oct.

1 at Frandor Shopping Center, with in-store tastings and events scheduled throughout October and November. The 24,000 sqft store will offer over 8,000 wines, 4,500 spirits and 2,500 beers and will employ 31 people.

Hela’s Kitchen has moved to a new location on West Saginaw, offering tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more.

Locals praise its hearty nachos (topped with cheese, meat, lettuce, and salsa) that mark a fresh start since its days at the mall.

The family-owned Cottage Creek Orchard is opening its long-awaited Casali Winery wine room today at its location on Harper and Okemos Roads in Mason.

The wine room features a new patio — a light menu with wine flights as part of the 2026 season.

MSU College of Music debuts its 2026-27 season with 10 concerts that blend classical, jazz and modern music across campus in Greater Lansing.

Notable events include a 20-year alumni reunion concert on Oct. 13 and a special Collage Concert on May 1.

Student artists from the Refugee Development Center designed four double-sided panels each measuring 4 ft & 6 ft; teaching artist Marissa Tawney Thaler led the project, with the artworks installed mid-August downtown beside the Division Street Parking Garage and set to rotate in November.

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees will vote on a $42.5 million, 16,000-sqft addition for the Packaging Building at 448 Wilson Road during Friday, Sept.

11. If approved, the expansion will nearly double the building’s size by adding labs & office space following a record-breaking $47 million donation.

Education officials met in Lansing to discuss how local groups can help college students access basic needs so they can complete their degrees.

Representatives from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MDLAP) and the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) outlined ways to boost awareness of available housing, food, and support services.

Michigan officials are reviewing how a state Supreme Court decision affects permits for the Great Lakes Tunnel Project after EGLE issued them on July 15; Gov. Whitmer urged Enbridge to explore alternatives to safeguard the Great Lakes and local jobs.

State highway officials said the ramps from westbound I-69 to U.S. 127 will be closed for concrete patching from Sept.

14 to Oct. 16 & drivers should take detours as Business U.S. 127 south of St. Johns remains closed until Nov. 6.

Health experts advise residents to get a flu shot by late October and update their COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the latest influenza A (H3N2) and JN.1 lineage XFG strains.

Vaccinations will be available at local pharmacies and health centers.

Dr. Emily Mudd from Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital advises parents that a mental health day may help children overwhelmed by school and family pressures if used for engaging activities (not just passive screen time).

She notes that recurring absences should prompt discussion with a mental health professional.

Greater Lansing high school football begins Week 3 on Friday, Sept.

11 with conference games at Okemos, Holt, and Eastern; additional matchups at Merrill and Portland St. Patrick will occur Saturday, Sept. 12.

In Week 3, local high school football games heat up as Okemos (2-0) will host Grand Ledge (2-0) and Perry (2-0) will travel to play Pewamo-Westphalia this Friday.

Lakewood, Dansville and Morrice add to the action with matchups set in Greater Lansing.