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AG Nessel Re-Issues Data Breach Alert Following AT&T Data Breach

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 3, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to Michigan consumers regarding a significant data breach that has impacted millions of current and former AT&T customers nationwide. Nessel advised individuals to take immediate steps to safeguard their information from potential scammers and identity thieves."If you have ever held an account with AT&T, we strongly recommend you take simple precautions now to protect yourself against this significant breach," Nessel stated. "All customers who receive notice should take this seriously, this data is already...

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Northern Michigan prepares for Spartan Invite track and field competition

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 3, 2024

The Northern Michigan Track and Field team is preparing for its second outdoor meet of the season, scheduled for Friday, April 5th. The team will travel to East Lansing to compete in the Spartan Invite hosted by Michigan State University.

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Northern Michigan Football team hosts annual spring game this Saturday

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 3, 2024

The Northern Michigan Football team is set to hold its annual spring game on Saturday, April 6th at 1 p.m. in the Superior Dome, Marquette, Michigan. This event will provide fans with their first look at the 2024 Wildcats.

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AG Nessel Announces New Utilities Website

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 3, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has unveiled a new website focused on the Department's efforts in utility cases on behalf of Michigan ratepayers. The website aims to consolidate various sources of information for residents and local governments in one convenient location.One of the key features of the new website is the Power Outage Credit Feedback & Inquiry Form, which allows consumers to provide feedback on outage-related issues. Attorney General Nessel emphasized the importance of this form in tracking outage trends and patterns to aid in ratepayer advocacy. She...

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NMU men's soccer team hosts Wisconsin Superior for final spring match

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 3, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's soccer team is preparing for its final spring exhibition match, scheduled to take place at home against Wisconsin Superior. The Wildcats will face the Yellowjackets in the Superior Dome on Sunday, April 7, at 4 PM. The event is open to the public with free admission.

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Michigan: Devices companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in March

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Michigan in March.

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NMU swimmers earn academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 2, 2024

Four members of the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swimming and diving team have been recognized with College Sports Communicators (CSC) All-District honors. The announcement was made on Tuesday, highlighting the achievements of Camilla Carbone, Mia Strazny, Abbie Harned, and Zoe DeKievit.

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Michigan Supreme Court Denies Appeal of Sentence from Leader of White Supremacist Org The Base

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 2, 2024

The Michigan Supreme Court has upheld the minimum sentence of 32 months’ incarceration for Justen Watkins, the leader of the white supremacist group The Base, after denying his appeal application. The Court's decision was announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who expressed gratitude for the conclusion of the matter. Nessel stated, "This matter has reached a conclusion, and for that I am grateful, as the Michigan Supreme Court denied this sentencing appeal from the white supremacist hate group leader Watkins."The Court of Appeals' opinion, which was upheld by...

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Michigan inflation under national average as of March 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, Michigan experienced an 18.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Michigan companies were under most scrutiny during March?

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in March.

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NMU athletics prepares for a packed weekend of competitions

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 1, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics has a busy weekend ahead from April 5 to April 7, with several teams competing in various events.

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Track & Field starts outdoor season; Nordic skiing ends; basketball players receive honors

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 1, 2024

The weekend marked the start of the outdoor season for the track and field team in Normal, Illinois, at the Redbird Challenge hosted by Illinois State. Ahna Larson achieved first place in the 400m hurdles for the second time in her career. Natalie Pisoke followed with a second-place finish in the same event. Baux Truckey also secured a second-place position in the 400m, while Madi Szymanski earned bronze in the 1500m. Emma Sweeney completed third in the 3000m steeplechase.

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AG Nessel Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with Re-Issue of Overdraft Fee Alert

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 1, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing her Overdraft Fee Rules alert to kick off Financial Literacy Month, aiming to educate consumers on banks' handling of account overdrafts and the importance of being informed about overdraft policies. Nessel emphasized the significance of understanding banking regulations to protect one's financial well-being, stating, "Consumers who understand the regulations banks must adhere to regarding overdraft fees are better equipped to make informed decisions."In light of the loopholes that allow banks to charge excessive...