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News from November 2024

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AI in employment decisions must comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2024

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a circular addressing the use of AI in employment decisions and its compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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Smith's buzzer-beater lifts Northern Michigan over Illinois-Springfield

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2024

Trailing Illinois-Springfield in the final seconds, Northern Michigan University's Julien Smith delivered a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, securing an 85-83 victory.

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Northern Michigan sweeps Saginaw Valley; prepares for GLIAC Quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2024

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team achieved a weekend sweep by defeating Saginaw Valley State for the second time this season.

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Wildcats prepare to face Cardinals in upcoming GLIAC Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2024

The Wildcats women's soccer team is set to face the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in the GLIAC Championship.

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NMU hockey secures first CCHA points with shootout win over Mavericks

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) hockey team secured its first two Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) conference points of the season with a shootout victory over the 16th-ranked Minnesota State Mavericks.

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Northern Michigan secures commanding win over Bemidji State in women's basketball

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 16, 2024

Northern Michigan University's women's basketball team achieved a decisive victory over Bemidji State, winning 80-51 at Vandament Arena.

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VA provides 31% more home purchase loans in Michigan in Q3

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

There were 1,225 VA home purchases in Michigan in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $362.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 60.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Michigan collected $4.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Weisbrod shines as Wildcats win Vandament Arena debut against Minnesota Crookston

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Northern Michigan University's women's basketball team secured a victory against Minnesota Crookston, winning 85-69 in their home opener at the new Vandament Arena.

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Managing post-election tensions: tips for maintaining workplace harmony

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

While employees have indicated through various surveys this year that they generally prefer not to discuss politics at work, the intensity of the current election and its results may inevitably lead to workplace conversations.

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Michigan encourages adoption during National Adoption Month

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to consider adoption during Adoption Month.

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Northern Michigan women's wrestling faces Grand Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan University women's wrestling team is set to face Grand Valley State in a dual match this weekend.

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Ann Arbor woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Yesterday, Yulonda Eckel, a 56-year-old resident of Ann Arbor, entered a guilty plea in Lansing for fraudulently acquiring two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for clash with Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team is set to face the Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars in Wisconsin Dells this weekend.

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Wildcats secure place in GLIAC Championship after defeating Davenport Panthers

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team triumphed over the Davenport Panthers in a 4-1 victory during the GLIAC Semifinals held in Marquette.

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Northern Michigan falls to Minnesota State in defensive hockey clash

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan University hockey team faced a challenging match against the no. 16 ranked Minnesota State Mavericks, resulting in a 3-0 loss on Friday night.

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Northern Michigan sweeps Lake Superior State in volleyball

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team secured a decisive victory over Lake Superior State on Friday evening, winning in straight sets with scores of 25-14, 25-20, and 25-9.

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Michigan's property tax revenues up 9.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Michigan collected $84 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Wildcats volleyball prepares for final regular-season matches against LSSU and SVSU

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The NMU Volleyball team is set to conclude its regular season with two matches this weekend.

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Wildcats shine at GLIAC women's soccer postseason awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has revealed the recipients of its 2024 women's soccer postseason awards, determined by the votes of the league's coaches.