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Grand Valley State edges Northern Michigan in double OT thriller

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 29, 2024

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team faced a tough defeat against Grand Valley State University, losing 106-99 in double overtime at the Berry Events Center. The Wildcats, who now hold a record of 20-9 overall and 13-4 in their conference, fought hard but ultimately fell short to the Lakers, whose record improved to 13-14 overall and 10-7 in conference play.

NMU Alpine Ski team heads to nationals after regional success

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 29, 2024

After a two-week period of training and rest, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) Alpine Ski team is set to compete in the USCSA National Championships. The event will take place at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, New York, from Tuesday through Saturday.

Burch: ‘Bypassing the need for doctors to prescribe abortion-inducing pills puts the safety of women at risk’

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 28, 2024

Catholic Vote President Brian Burch criticizes Democrat Governors like Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mi.) for urging the Supreme Court to allow abortion pills to be available without a physician’s authorization.

Dr. Renee Branch Canady discusses new book on health equity

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 28, 2024

Dr. Renee Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), was recently featured on Fox 47's "The Morning Blend."

Wildcats secure full representation at NCAA Nordic ski national championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 27, 2024

The NCAA Men's and Women's Skiing Committee has announced the selection of participants for the 2024 National Collegiate Men's and Women's Skiing Championships. A total of 74 men and 74 women will compete in the event, which is scheduled to take place from March 6-9 at Steamboat Spring, Colorado. The University of Colorado, Boulder, will host this year's championships.

Poll: 20 percent of Michigan Democrats will cast "protest vote" against Biden over Israel-Gaza War

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Feb 26, 2024

On the eve of Michigan's presidential primary, a chunk of die-hard Democrat primary voters say they won't support President Joe Biden because of his stance on the Israel-Gaza war.

Northern Michigan secures second place at NCAA regional skiing championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's and women's Nordic ski teams concluded their participation in the NCAA Central Regional Skiing Championships over the weekend, securing seven out of twelve podium spots across two days of competition. The Wildcats finished second overall with a team score of 205, narrowly missing first place to Michigan Tech, which scored 212.

Northern Michigan wrestlers qualify for nationals after regional success

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan wrestling team secured fourth place out of nine teams at the NCWWC Northwest Regional Qualifier held in Naperville, Illinois. The event saw three of its wrestlers earn qualifications for the national competition: Zhivanna Magdaleno, Marisa Angelos, and Alissa Caltagirone.

Karsrud takes silver as NMU shines at NCAA regional championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2024

The NMU men's nordic ski team concluded their participation in the NCAA Central Regional Championships held in Houghton, Michigan. Kristoffer Karsrud and Luke Fricker secured silver and bronze medals respectively in the 20km interval start event.

Richter leads NMU's strong showing at NCAA Central Regional Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's nordic ski team had a successful performance on the second day of the NCAA Central Regional Championships in Houghton, Michigan. Merle Richter and Henriette Nilssen earned gold and silver medals, respectively, in the 20km Interval Start event.

NMU women's nordic team shines on first day at NCAA Central Regionals

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 24, 2024

The NMU women's nordic team concluded the first day of the NCAA Central Regional Championships with a 7.5km freestyle race. Henriette Nilssen and Merle Richter secured silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Fricker claims silver at NCAA Central Regional Skiing Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 24, 2024

Day one of the 2024 NCAA Central Regional Skiing Championship concluded in Houghton, Michigan. Luke Fricker from Northern Michigan University secured second place in the 7.5km freestyle event. Fricker finished with a time of 16:16.8, trailing behind Skylar Patten from Michigan Tech, who clocked in at 15:47.7 on his home course.

AG Dana Nessel: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Dana Nessel (D-Michigan) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Northern Michigan wrestlers prepare for regional qualifier in Naperville

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 22, 2024

The Northern Michigan University wrestling team is set to participate in the NCWWC Northwest Regional Qualifier this Sunday, February 25th, in Naperville, Illinois. The event will commence at 9 a.m. ET at North Central College's Gregory Arena.

VA provides 1,925 home loans in Michigan totaling $518.3 million in Q4 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,925 home loans totaling $518.3 million in Michigan during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Northern Michigan University's women's ski team heads to regionals this weekend

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Women's Nordic Ski team is preparing for the NCAA Central Regional Skiing Championships, scheduled to take place this weekend at the Tech Trails in Houghton. The competition will feature a 7.5km Skate Interval Start on Saturday, February 24, and a 20km Classic Mass Start on Sunday, February 25.

Northern Michigan University skiers head to Houghton for regional championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Men's Nordic Ski teams are set to compete at the NCAA Central Regional Skiing Championships this weekend in Houghton. The events will take place at the Tech Trails on February 24 and 25, featuring a 7.5km Skate Interval Start on Saturday and a 20km Classic Mass Start on Sunday.