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News from October 2024

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NMU athletes honored as GLIAC swimmers and divers of the week

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 8, 2024

A trio of Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletes has been recognized as GLIAC Swimmers and Divers of the Week. The announcement highlights the achievements of Carlotta Santi, Kalina Ceglinski, and Tobie Stiles from both the men's and women's swim and dive teams.

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NMU women's golf team finishes eighth at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 8, 2024

The NMU women's golf team participated in the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, finishing 8th out of 10 teams. The competition took place on course #2, known as the Ravines, where the average score was 84.17 across 54 rounds.

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Michigan secures $33M federal grant for child care improvements

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 8, 2024

Michigan has been awarded a $33 million federal grant aimed at reducing child care costs and enhancing programming, according to a recent report by Public Policy Associates (PPA). This development comes alongside findings from a five-year study conducted in collaboration with the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MILEAP) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $296,574 for Q3

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $296,574, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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L'Esperance earns GLIAC offensive player of week honors

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

Justina L'Esperance has been recognized as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for her outstanding performance during week five.

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NMU golf team competes at Flyers Fall Intercollegiate

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

The NMU men's golf team participated in the Flyers Fall Intercollegiate at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Hosted by Lewis University, the tournament included 17 teams. The Wildcats ended the first day in 13th place.

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NMU sports teams compete across multiple events from September 30 to October 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams had a busy week with various sports competing from September 30 to October 6, 2024.

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Michigan's Plan First! program serves 20K residents with free family planning

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the successful completion of the first year of its Plan First! program. This initiative, which began over a year ago, has provided nearly 20,000 residents with family planning services. The program is a limited Medicaid benefit designed for those who do not qualify for traditional Medicaid.

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NMU women's golf team stands ninth after day one at Flyers Fall Intercollegiate

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

The NMU women's golf team has completed the first round of the Flyers Fall Intercollegiate at the Ravines course in Lemont, Illinois. After day one, the Wildcats are positioned ninth out of ten teams.

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Small Business Briefing covers election, economy, and nuclear power

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to our weekly briefing. On today’s show, we will have updates on the presidential election, jobs report, economic insights, and new life for nuclear power.

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Employers navigate legal challenges of workplace political discussions as elections near

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2024

With the national and local elections approaching, workplace political discussions are becoming more prevalent. Employers are questioning their rights to manage these conversations when they become disruptive.

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Analysis: Michigan one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Great Lakes Wire shows that Michigan is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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CDC 2024 Measles Update: Michigan's case count rises as of week ending Oct. 5

By A. N. Hart | Oct 6, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 28.

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Wildcats defeat Cardinals 3-1; advance in conference standings

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 6, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team secured a 3-1 victory against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in Marquette, Michigan. The Wildcats took an early lead, which was equalized by the Cardinals in the second half. However, NMU quickly regained momentum with a goal just 28 seconds after the tie and sealed their win with another goal near the 80th minute.

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109,008 12th-grade students in Michigan schools in 2023-24 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2024

There were 109,008 12th-grade students in Michigan schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Wildcats fall short against Michigan Tech in exhibition match

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2024

The Wildcats faced off against Michigan Tech in a pre-season exhibition match in Houghton, resulting in a narrow 4-3 loss despite a determined comeback effort.

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NMU swim team falls short despite strong individual performances

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swim and dive team faced a challenging meet against St. Cloud State, concluding with a 99-123 defeat despite winning the final four events of the evening.

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Skill-based hiring trends prompt return of job testing

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2024

As the focus shifts away from degrees and formal education in job requirements, employers are increasingly turning to skill-based hiring. This change is largely due to "job requirement inflation," which has led employers to prioritize specific skills over traditional educational qualifications. By doing so, they aim to expand the pool of potential candidates and increase diversity among applicants.

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Jacqueline Smith sets new all-time kills record as NMU defeats Lake Superior State

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2024

Senior outside hitter Jacqueline Smith has set a new record for Northern Michigan University (NMU) volleyball, surpassing a mark that had stood for over three decades. Smith became the all-time kills leader in NMU's 3-1 victory against Lake Superior State University (LSSU) on Saturday evening.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $274,267 for Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $274,267, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.