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NMU men's hockey falls to Colorado College; prepares for home opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2024

The NMU men's hockey team concluded its weekend series in Colorado with a 6-1 defeat against No. 12 Colorado College on Saturday. The Tigers quickly established a 2-0 lead within the first three minutes, prompting NMU coach Dave Shyiak to call an early timeout.

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Wildcats fall short in overtime against Colorado College despite Romer's two goals

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2024

In a closely contested match, the Wildcats faced off against Colorado College, resulting in a 4-3 overtime loss. Matthew Romer made a significant impact by scoring twice for the Wildcats, marking his first career collegiate goals and the team's first regular season goal of the 2024/25 campaign. Despite Romer's efforts, including tying the game to force overtime, the Tigers secured victory with a quick goal just 21 seconds into the extra period.

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NMU golf team stands seventh after DU Panther Invitational's first round

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2024

The NMU men's golf team concluded the first round of the DU Panther Invitational in Battle Creek, Michigan, securing 7th place out of 12 teams. Brady Badker and Walter Ylitalo led the team with notable performances.

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Northern Michigan finishes 23rd at Lewis Crossover cross country event

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 12, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) cross country team participated in the Lewis Crossover event held in Romeoville, Illinois, on Saturday. The team secured the 23rd position out of 36 teams.

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Elon Musk offers cash incentive to over 370,000 Michigan gun owners not registered to vote

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Oct 11, 2024

Elon Musk’s America PAC is reportedly offering $47 dollars for every referral to and signature from a Michigan voter on his petition to to support free speech and the Second Amendment.

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100,500 students were enrolled for 3rd-grade in Michigan schools in 2023-24 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Michigan schools registered 1,249 fewer 3rd-grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Michigan: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q3

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Michigan in the third quarter of 2024.

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Donut shop recognized as best small business by SBDC Capital Region

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Michael Rogers, host of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, recently interviewed Monica Gauthier, a member of the SBAM Board of Directors and co-owner of Groovy Donuts. The business, located in mid-Michigan, has been recognized as the SBDC Capital Region’s Best Small Business and Greater Lansing Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2023.

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Michigan AG helps cut proposed electric rate hike by over half

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved a settlement regarding Upper Michigan Energy Resources' (UMERC) request for an electric rate increase. The decision, announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, significantly reduces the initially proposed hike.

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Marriott settles for $52M over Starwood data breach involving millions

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc. involving 50 Attorneys General. This agreement follows an investigation into a significant data breach of the Starwood guest reservation database. The Federal Trade Commission also reached a parallel settlement with Marriott.

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Northern Michigan secures first win against Roosevelt Lakers in four-set match

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) volleyball team triumphed over the Roosevelt Lakers in their inaugural encounter, winning in four sets with scores of 22-25, 25-21, 25-9, and 25-23. Senior Olivia Webber delivered a notable performance with two blocks and ten kills, marking the second-best tally of her career.

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OhioGuidestone tackles workforce shortage in behavioral health

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Ohio is facing a workforce shortage in the behavioral health sector, as reported by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. Governor DeWine has emphasized the state's duty to develop innovative recruitment and retention strategies for this field. OhioGuidestone is addressing this issue by utilizing its current staff and resources to enhance training.

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Catholic Vote: 'Gretchen Whitmer is only the latest example of the gross anti-Catholic bigotry festering inside the Democratic Party'

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

A video of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer feeding a Dorito to a left-wing influencer has gone viral, sparking outrage among some Catholic groups, who accuse the governor of mocking the sacrament of Holy Communion. The incident, shared by Catholic Vote, highlights growing concerns over perceived anti-Catholic sentiment within the Democratic Party, with critics calling the video both blasphemous and distasteful.

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Michigan State faces Northern Michigan in historic Superior Dome showdown

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The upcoming Superior Dome Showdown between the Michigan State Spartans and the Northern Michigan Wildcats is set to be a significant event in Marquette, Michigan. Scheduled for Sunday, October 13 at 1 p.m., this historic matchup will take place in the Superior Dome and is expected to draw over 11,000 attendees, potentially making it one of the largest sporting events in Upper Peninsula history.

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Wildcats extend unbeaten streak with victory over Huskies

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The NMU women's soccer team secured a 2-0 victory against the Huskies in Houghton, Michigan. Brooke Pietila scored from a free-kick 40 yards out just before halftime, putting the Wildcats ahead. Caitlyn Trombley and Molly Pistorius combined to assist Justina L'Esperance for her sixth goal of the season. Goalkeeper Sally Patton made four saves, achieving her fifth shutout.

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Northern Michigan cross country prepares for Lewis Crossover meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

The Northern Michigan cross country team is set to compete in the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois, on Saturday, October 12. The event, hosted by Lewis University, will feature 34 teams and is regarded as one of the significant meets of the year.

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Boomerang employee trend continues as companies rehire past talent

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Boomerang employees, also known as rehires or alumni hires, are individuals who leave a company and later return. This trend gained momentum in 2022 during the Great Resignation when many workers reconsidered their decisions to switch jobs and returned to former employers. The initial wave of this trend was partly driven by companies rehiring staff laid off during the pandemic.

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Senate Candidate Rogers: 'over 400,000 convicted criminals let loose on our streets' by ICE

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 11, 2024

Mike Rogers, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, has raised concerns about the release of convicted criminals in the United States. He said there are "over 400,000 convicted criminals let loose on our streets," following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report that showed non-citizens convicted of crimes were released by ICE in the U.S. Rogers provided his statement to the Great Lakes Wire on October 8.

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AG Nessel clarifies ballot deadline extension for military due to Veterans Day

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 10, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a formal opinion on the extension of the deadline for absent voter ballots from military personnel and overseas voters. The request for clarification came from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, focusing on whether the deadline could be extended if it coincides with a federal holiday.

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Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments on consumer protection act reversal

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 10, 2024

Today, the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments from the Department of Attorney General regarding an appeal filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The appeal seeks to reverse a decision that halted the investigation into Eli Lilly and Company's insulin pricing practices. The pharmaceutical company has cited two past Michigan Supreme Court decisions, Smith v. Globe Life Ins. Co. and Liss v. Lewiston-Richards, Inc., to argue that the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) does not apply to its insulin sales.