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Owosso barber, 77, reopens shop in defiance of Whitmer's stay-home order

The Detroit News
Karl Manke, 77, waves to supporters outside of his barbershop on West Main Street in Owosso Monday. Manke opened his barbershop and has hired Kallman Legal Group as his legal counsel because he was charged with criminal misdemeanor violations for allegedly violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders.
Karl Manke, 77, waves to supporters outside of his barbershop on West Main Street in Owosso Monday. Manke opened his barbershop and has hired Kallman Legal Group as his legal counsel because he was charged with criminal misdemeanor violations for allegedly violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders.
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Karl Manke, 77, cuts the hair of Craig Wiker of Dowagiac at his barbershop in Owosso, Monday afternoon. Wiker traveled roughly 140 minutes to get his hair cut.
Karl Manke, 77, cuts the hair of Craig Wiker of Dowagiac at his barbershop in Owosso, Monday afternoon. Wiker traveled roughly 140 minutes to get his hair cut.
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A man is seen coughing while customers sit in a crowded waiting room for a haircut at Karl Manke’s barbershop in Owosso, Monday. The line extended to 17 customers. Manke has reopened his barbershop in defiance of Gov. Whitmer's stay-at-home orders.
A man is seen coughing while customers sit in a crowded waiting room for a haircut at Karl Manke’s barbershop in Owosso, Monday. The line extended to 17 customers. Manke has reopened his barbershop in defiance of Gov. Whitmer's stay-at-home orders.
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Karl Manke, 77, goes for a fist-bump after he returns inside his barbershop on West Main in Owosso following a news conference Monday afternoon.
Karl Manke, 77, goes for a fist-bump after he returns inside his barbershop on West Main in Owosso following a news conference Monday afternoon.
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Karl Manke, 77, speaks during a news conference outside of his barbershop.
Karl Manke, 77, speaks during a news conference outside of his barbershop.
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Attorney David A. Kallman speaks during a news conference outside of Karl Manke ’ s barbershop.
Attorney David A. Kallman speaks during a news conference outside of Karl Manke’s barbershop.
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Matthew Shepard crosses the street to Karl Manke ’ s barbershop.
Matthew Shepard crosses the street to Karl Manke’s barbershop.
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Karl Manke, left, shakes hands with John Taschner of Novi.
Karl Manke, left, shakes hands with John Taschner of Novi.
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Karl Manke wipes down his chair at his barbershop.
Karl Manke wipes down his chair at his barbershop.
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Karl Manke cuts the hair of Craig Wiker of Dowagiac.
Karl Manke cuts the hair of Craig Wiker of Dowagiac.
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Manke trims Wiker ' s hair.
Manke trims Wiker's hair.
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Wiker traveled roughly 140 minutes to get his haircut at Manke ' s barbershop in Owosso.
Wiker traveled roughly 140 minutes to get his haircut at Manke's barbershop in Owosso.
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Customers wait in line at Karl Manke ’ s barbershop.
Customers wait in line at Karl Manke’s barbershop.
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Customers wait in line at Karl Manke’s barbershop at 421 West Main in Owosso, Mich on May 11, 2020. The line extended to 17 customers.
Customers wait in line at Karl Manke’s barbershop at 421 West Main in Owosso, Mich on May 11, 2020. The line extended to 17 customers.
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From left, Tim Delaney, his brother Tom Delaney and nephew Mickey Delaney hold American flags outside of Karl Manke ’ s barbershop.
From left, Tim Delaney, his brother Tom Delaney and nephew Mickey Delaney hold American flags outside of Karl Manke’s barbershop.
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Manke speaks during a news conference.
Manke speaks during a news conference.
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Manke makes a point during a news conference.
Manke makes a point during a news conference.
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David A. Kallman speaks during a news conference outside of Karl Manke ’ s barbershop.
David A. Kallman speaks during a news conference outside of Karl Manke’s barbershop.
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Manke speaks outside of his barbershop.
Manke speaks outside of his barbershop.
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Manke, 77, listens to a question during a news conference
Manke, 77, listens to a question during a news conference
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People stand outside in support of Karl Manke’s open barbershop.
People stand outside in support of Karl Manke’s open barbershop.
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