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LANSING, Mich.(WLNS)— Hundreds of people ran or walked through downtown Lansing earlier today for the Super Bowl 5k.

The Super Bowl 5k was hosted by the Michigan Running Foundation Sunday morning.

The race was a 3-mile run that started and ended at the Capitol.

250 runners braved the cold, all in an attempt to snag first place and raise money for their fellow youth runners.

Joseph Darda, a marathon runner, who won the entire race says this 5k was preparing him for a bigger event.

Guest Writer: Stephanie Van Koevering

Dear Downtown Lansing,

Thank you for making Thursday my favorite day of the week.

That’s the day when the downtown Lansing branch of the Capital Area District Library offers the most precious of treats: a chance to creep down a quiet stairwell and enter a basement space filled with the intoxicating scents of library paste, faded ink and worn leather. 

It’s the Book Burrow, and it’s one of the greatest pleasures our city offers.

Our February Volunteer of the Month is Keri Tomac! Keri has been a long-time member of our Promotions Committee and serves on our Board of Directors. She is instrumental in planning our annual BrrrCrawl event, which serves a fun, engaging way to show Downtown Lansing’s nightlife scene across the community. 

Thanks so much for all that you do, Keri! 

Whether you’re planning a night out with your besties or looking for a creative way to treat yourself, Downtown Lansing has something special in store. Here’s our guide on How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Michigan’s Downtown! 

Written by Jay Krammes

Source: Lantern Small Biz and Element Massage

Source: Lansing State Journal 

LANSING — Psst: Ask for ice skates at the library.

Lansing’s downtown ice rink, located in Reutter Park, has been open this winter with ice skates available free for check out across the street at the Capital Area District Library’s downtown location. Or bring your own.

The rink is not heavily used, and there are no signs at the rink encouraging people to check out the library’s skates. But the point is skating in downtown Lansing is still possible.

Lansing 5:01 and Downtown Lansing Inc. have teamed up for Lansing Frost Fest on Saturday, March 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Rotary Park in Downtown Lansing. Lansing’s chilliest winter event will return after 10 years with a beer and wine-tasting festival featuring the best beverages Michigan has to offer and winter fun for all ages. 

It’s a new year, new you, and Downtown Lansing businesses are excited to help you embrace the new changes in your life for 2025! Check out this list of local businesses that may fit perfectly into your New Year’s resolution. Tag #DowntownLansing in your social media posts as you make progress throughout the year!

Fitness

A new-to-Lansing retailer has joined The Shops at Middle Village! BeBe’s Boutique is a women’s boutique designed to help you elevate your fashion! Named after the store owner’s Mother, Barbara Bebe Kirkland, this boutique shop originated in Flint, MI, and opened its second location as part of the Middle Village retail accelerator, located inside the historic Atrium building (former Strand Theatre) at 215 S. Washington Sq.