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Workers hunting for the body of first Michigan gov.

Historians want to give Michigan's first governor his due by moving his remains to a prominent spot in downtown Detroit.

They'll have to find his body first.

Workers have told The Detroit News they will resume digging Tuesday beneath the statue of Stevens T. Mason in Capitol Park. Granite slabs and something that appeared to be a crypt were removed Monday.
Read entire article at AP