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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) \u2014 The Michigan State University Museum will reopen to the public on Wednesday following its first major renovation in more than 75 years. According to the university, the renovation included the development of more flexible spaces, modernized restrooms, and climate control upgrades, which will \u201censure a sustainable and thermoregulated environment for generations [\u2026]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) \u2014 The Michigan State University Museum will reopen to the public on Wednesday following its first major renovation in more than 75 years. 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