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Northern Michigan wrestling hosts Alma for rescheduled dual meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 5, 2024

The Northern Michigan wrestling team is preparing to host Alma for a dual meet at the Superior Dome on Tuesday, February 6th at 6 p.m. This event was initially scheduled for January 12th but was postponed due to bad weather.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 5, 2024

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

Northern Michigan women wrestlers excel at Grand View Open

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 3, 2024

The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team showcased their skills at the Grand View Open in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday. Three wrestlers achieved multiple victories, with two securing top-five finishes in their respective weight classes.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Michigan during January

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 2, 2024

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

Northern Michigan wrestling team prepares for Grand View Open

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 2, 2024

The Northern Michigan wrestling team is set to participate in the Grand View Open this Saturday, February 3rd, in Des Moines, Iowa. The event will commence at 9 a.m. ET at the Grand View University Johnson Wellness Center & Sisam Arena. Last season, several Northern Michigan wrestlers experienced success at this event and aim to replicate their performance.

Cross country team honored for academic excellence; three athletes receive individual awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 2, 2024

The Women's Cross Country All-Academic teams and athletes for the 2023 NCAA Division II season have been announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Northern Michigan University Wildcats were recognized for their academic achievements, with three individuals receiving honors.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food/Cosmetics companies from Michigan in January.

Michigan inflation rate lower than national average as of January 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2024

As of January 2024, Michigan experienced a 17.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 17.9% increase.

NMU athletes earn prestigious GLIAC Commissioner's Awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced the recipients of the Fall 2023 Commissioner's Awards. Maria Storm and Brooke Pietila, both from Northern Michigan University's women's soccer team, were recognized for their achievements. This marks the first time that two NMU women's soccer athletes have received this honor.