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Census Bureau: 4.6% of people in Michigan identified as multiracial in 2021

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 24, 2023

Of the 10,062,512 citizens living in Michigan in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Szymanski finishes strong at NCAA Cross Country Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2023

Northern Michigan University sophomore Madi Szymanski represented her team at the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Joplin, Missouri. Competing on November 18, she completed the race with a time of 21:06.2, securing 65th place among over 260 participants.

Northern Michigan volleyball players earn All-GLIAC honors

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2023

Jacqueline Smith, Meghan Meyer, and Liesl Haugen from the Northern Michigan volleyball team have been honored with All-GLIAC accolades. The announcement was made by the league on Thursday.

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Northern Michigan University's soccer team ends historic season with loss to Maryville

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team concluded their season with a 2-1 loss to the Maryville Saints in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship. The match, held on Friday, saw all three goals scored in the final four minutes.

Madi Szymanski to represent NMU at NCAA Cross Country Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2023

Northern Michigan University's cross country athlete, Madi Szymanski, is preparing to compete in the NCAA Championships scheduled for Saturday, November 18, in Joplin, Missouri. Szymanski, a sophomore, secured an at-large selection for the competition. This marks only the second time an individual from NMU has received such a bid since 1999. The last appearance of the Wildcats as a team was in 2017.

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Northern Michigan football players earn All-GLIAC honors

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2023

Four players from the Northern Michigan University football team have been recognized by the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for their performances this season. The announcement was made on Thursday, November 16.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $289,344 for Q3 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $289,344, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Northern concludes volleyball season after loss in GLIAC quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2023

The Northern Michigan volleyball team concluded its season with a loss in the GLIAC Quarterfinals, falling to Michigan Tech in straight sets. The match scores were 22-25, 14-25, and 15-25.

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Northern Michigan faces off against rival Michigan Tech in volleyball quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2023

The Northern Michigan Volleyball team, holding a 9-9 record in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), is set to compete as the No. 5 seed in the conference tournament. They will face their rivals, Michigan Tech, who are seeded fourth. The quarterfinal match is scheduled for November 15 at 6 p.m. and will take place at the SDC Gymnasium in Houghton.

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NMU Wildcats host NCAA Midwest Regional quarterfinal against Maryville

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2023

Northern Michigan University's women's soccer team, ranked No. 8, is set to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament. The Wildcats will face Maryville University on Friday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m. This marks the first time NMU will host a round of the NCAA tournament and their third appearance in program history.

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NMU women's soccer team hosts NCAA Midwest Regional Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has been selected to host one of the sites for the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. This marks the first time in the program's history that NMU will host the regional tournament and the third time they will participate in it.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats await NCAA regional placement after historic season

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2023

After clinching the GLIAC Women's Soccer championship and regular season titles for the first time, Northern Michigan University Wildcats await their NCAA Regional placement. The selection show will reveal their seeding and location for the upcoming tournament.

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46 Hispanic people in Michigan passed away in week ending Sept. 16

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 12, 2023

There were 46 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Northern Michigan University wins first GLIAC Championship title

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 12, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team clinched their first GLIAC Championship title by defeating the Wisconsin Parkside Rangers 1-0. This victory marks the second consecutive season the Wildcats have reached the championship match and their first-ever win in program history. Under head coach Jon Sandoval, this is also the third time in four years that the team has made it to the finals.

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Northern Michigan falls short against Northern State Wolves in final football game

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 11, 2023

The Northern Michigan Wildcats concluded their 2023 football season with a 44-20 loss to the Northern State Wolves at the Superior Dome. The game saw the Wildcats struggle with turnovers, which included three interceptions and two fumbles, giving the Wolves advantageous field positions.

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NMU volleyball falls to Ferris State in regular season finale

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 11, 2023

Northern Michigan University's volleyball team concluded their regular season with a loss against Ferris State. The match, held in Big Rapids, Michigan, saw the Wildcats defeated in straight sets with scores of 12-25, 16-25, and 11-25.

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Northern Michigan University women's soccer advances to GLIAC Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 10, 2023

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team secured a place in the GLIAC Championship by defeating Ferris State Bulldogs 4-1. This victory marks the second consecutive season that the Wildcats have reached the championship match, which will be held in Marquette for the first time. It is also their third appearance in four years under head coach Jon Sandoval.

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Northern Michigan volleyball team secures fourth straight win against Lake Superior State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 10, 2023

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team secured a victory against Lake Superior State Lakers on Friday evening in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Wildcats triumphed in four sets with scores of 25-27, 25-18, 25-20, and 25-17.

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Michigan home to 5 colleges that still mandate “COVID” mRNA injection

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 9, 2023

Michigan still has five colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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Northern Michigan athletes sweep major awards in GLIAC women's soccer

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 9, 2023

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has revealed the recipients of the 2023 women's soccer postseason awards, determined by votes from the league's coaches. Three individuals from Northern Michigan University (NMU) were recognized with top honors.