Sanford Lake residents optimistic things will return to normal

LANSING, Mich. – Labor Day Weekend on Sanford Lake is typically filled with boats and people having fun on the water.

After May’s dam failures emptied the lake, many residents are left wondering how long it’ll take to come back.

Residents are still hopeful things will return to normal.

The state ordered Boyce Hydro -- the owners of the dams -- to make emergency repairs Tuesday, but since the company filed for bankruptcy, the state will likely be forced to foot the bill.

Edenville faces Labor Day weekend without their beloved Wixom Lake

You can watch Tim Pamplin’s full stories above in the video players above.

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