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How HR should handle religious accommodation requests after recent court decisions

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Religious accommodations have become a significant topic for human resources departments following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Groff v. DeJoy, which raised the standard for what employers must do to accommodate religious beliefs in the...

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MDOT schedules twelfth community meeting on I-375 redevelopment plans

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold its twelfth community meeting regarding the I-375 project in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

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Northern Michigan secures multiple wins against Wayne State in home swim meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats women's swimming team hosted the Wayne State Warriors for a skins meet at the PEIF Pool in Marquette.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats fall to Michigan Tech Huskies in rivalry opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey team was defeated 4-1 by the Michigan Tech Huskies on Friday night at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena in Houghton, Michigan.

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US-131 Business Route interchange expansion opens near Kalamazoo

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Anlaan Corp. have completed the expansion of the US-131 interchange with the US-131 Business Route north of Kalamazoo.

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Small Business Association podcast discusses employee retention strategies

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Michael Rogers spoke with Joe Bamberger, managing partner of Emerge, on the latest episode of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) weekly podcast.

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Ballardin wins skins contest as Wildcats secure multiple podiums against Wayne State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats men's swimming team hosted the Wayne State Warriors at the PEIF Pool in Marquette to begin their weekend competition.

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M-58 intersections in Saginaw scheduled for closure due to paving work

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that two intersections along M-58 (State Street) in Saginaw will be closed for paving work next week.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats defeat top-ranked Ferris State in five-set volleyball match

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats women's volleyball team secured a five-set victory over the Ferris State Bulldogs on Friday at Vandament Arena in Marquette.

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Supreme Court halts order requiring USDA to fully fund SNAP benefits

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has responded to a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to suspend a lower court’s order requiring full funding for the Supplemental...

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Oakland County insurance agent faces multiple charges for alleged embezzlement

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Robert Joseph Bucko, a 70-year-old insurance agent from Novi, has been charged with multiple felonies related to alleged embezzlement and fraud involving municipal funds.

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Curaleaf faces $38M liability after losing lawsuit to Michigan grower Hello Farms

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2025

Curaleaf is facing significant financial and legal challenges due to a court case with Hello Farms, a cannabis grower based in Michigan.

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Michigan HR prepares for end-of-year compliance with Earned Sick Time Act

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

As Michigan approaches the end of its first year under the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), human resources professionals are preparing for a range of compliance tasks based on how their organizations provide earned sick time.

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Wildcats secure postseason berth with win over Purdue Northwest

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team concluded its 2025 regular season with a 1-0 win against Purdue Northwest Pride in Hammond, Indiana.

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Rob Minard pleads guilty to felonies related to theft from PAC and false tax filing

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

Rob Minard, a resident of Bath Township, pleaded guilty to two felony charges in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County.

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Whitmer appoints Cheryl Sweeney as Monroe County Probate Court judge

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Cheryl Sweeney to serve on the Monroe County Probate Court.

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Should companies publish formal severance policies? ASE survey shows most Michigan firms don’t

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

Most Michigan employers do not provide severance pay, according to the latest Michigan Policies and Practices Survey from ASE.

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Redevelopment planned for historic Lake Orion High School with new housing units

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a redevelopment project in Lake Orion that will transform the historic 1927 Lake Orion High School into residential housing and community space.

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Attorney General Nessel calls for public hearing on DTE data center contract

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regarding DTE Electric’s request for approval of two special contracts to supply electricity to a proposed data center near...

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Campaign finance reports highlight funding trends for Michigan ballot initiatives

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 6, 2025

The latest October campaign finance reports reveal significant financial activity behind several ballot initiatives in Michigan.