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Attorney General Nessel renews alert after TransUnion data breach affects millions

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has renewed her warning to consumers about data breaches following a cyber incident at TransUnion in July that affected over 4.4 million people.

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Court halts USDA demand for personal data on SNAP recipients after lawsuit by attorney generals

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 19, 2025

A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from requiring states to submit personal information of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.

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Attorney General Nessel pledges action on new DTE Gas rate hike proposal

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her intention to intervene in the next DTE Gas rate hike case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).

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M-53 lane closures set for Marlette due to storm sewer replacement

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 16, 2025

Lane closures will begin on M-53 in Sanilac County starting September 23, as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit to the Sanilac County Drain Commission for storm sewer work.

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Bridge repairs set for Grand Rapids’ US-131/I-196 interchange beginning September 22

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on five bridges at the I-196/US-131 interchange in Grand Rapids starting September 22, 2025.

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Northern Michigan picked ninth in both CCHA preseason polls

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has released its 2025-26 preseason polls and awards, with St. Thomas narrowly surpassing Minnesota State in the coaches poll by one point.

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M-99 pavement repairs in Hillsdale set to begin September 19

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin pavement repairs on M-99 (W. Carleton Road) in Hillsdale County starting Friday, September 19.

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Northern Michigan athletics sees tough weekend across football, volleyball, and soccer

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

Northern Michigan University athletic teams faced a challenging weekend across several sports from September 11 to September 14.

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Small Business Association of Michigan briefing covers economic trends and policy updates

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), addressed several topics relevant to Michigan’s small business community during the latest Small Business Briefing on September 15, 2025.

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Wildcats women's soccer draws Cedarville Yellow Jackets in scoreless match

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 13, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team played to a scoreless draw against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets in Marquette, Michigan, on Saturday.

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AI adoption brings productivity gains but raises concerns about employee burnout

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 12, 2025

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is prompting both optimism and concern.

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Attorney General Nessel criticizes Corewell Health's decision on transgender youth care

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 12, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has responded to Corewell Health’s recent decision to stop providing certain gender-affirming healthcare services for minors.

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Nfib presents recommendations to Michigan lawmakers on supporting small business

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 11, 2025

Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher addressed the House Economic Competitiveness Committee on September 4, 2025, providing an overview of the state of small businesses in Michigan.

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Wildcats volleyball prepares for challenging slate at Huskies Volleyball Classic

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team will travel to St. Cloud, Minnesota, for the Huskies Volleyball Classic this weekend.

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Saginaw man receives 15-year federal sentence for methamphetamine possession

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

Devante Thomas, a 32-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rises amid persistent labor challenges

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8.

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Chinese student sentenced after smuggling biological material for Michigan lab

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

Chengxuan Han, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to three counts of smuggling and making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

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Lansing man sentenced for selling machinegun parts after undercover investigation

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 9, 2025

Wolf Harper, a 37-year-old resident of Lansing, has been sentenced to 83 months in prison for possession and transfer of machineguns and possession of a short-barreled rifle.

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SBAM briefing covers state budget talks, AI law, energy policy, and fall travel

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 8, 2025

Sarah Miller and Kelli Saunders hosted the latest episode of the SBAM Small Business Briefing, providing updates on issues affecting Michigan’s small business community.