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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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Northern Michigan wrestling begins new season with Green & Gold Intrasquad

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University wrestling team is set to kick off its 2024-25 season with the Green and Gold Intrasquad event on Saturday.

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Wildcats secure shutout victory over Lakers ahead of senior celebrations

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team secured a victory against Roosevelt with a 3-0 shutout, marking a successful start to their senior weekend.

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Arizona State defeats NMU Wildcats 3-1 in historic first matchup

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) hockey team faced the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Berry Events Center, marking the first encounter between the two teams at this venue.

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NMU men's swim team falls to Saginaw Valley State in season opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swim and dive team hosted the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals at the PEIF Pool for their first home meet of the 2024/25 season.

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NMU women's swim team triumphs over SVSU Cardinals at home meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team achieved a decisive victory against the Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) Cardinals in their first home meet of the 2024/25 season.

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Northern Michigan volleyball loses to Grand Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team faced a challenging match against Grand Valley State University on Friday evening.

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Yu Sakamoto wins gold at U23 World Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 25, 2024

TIRANA, Albania - Yu Sakamoto, a sophomore from Northern Michigan women's wrestling team, secured the gold medal in the 53kg weight class at the 2024 U23 World Championship held in Albania on October 25th.

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League of American Workers president: Michigan voters 'have had enough' of 'runaway inflation' under Harris-Biden economy

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Oct 24, 2024

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, said that "people of Michigan have had enough" of the economic conditions under the Harris-Biden economy.

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NMU hosts Blue Line Luncheon on November 1

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The NMU Athletic Department is set to host the first Blue Line Luncheon of the 2024-25 season on Friday, November 1. The event will take place at the Ramada of Marquette, located at 412 West Washington Street. Tickets are priced at $25 per person and the luncheon is open to the public.

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Coalition urges court to maintain access to emergency abortion care in Idaho

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 23 other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The coalition seeks to uphold a district court's preliminary injunction against Idaho's abortion ban, which lacks provisions for emergency abortion care. The group argues that denying such care violates federal law and poses significant health risks to patients while potentially burdening healthcare systems in Idaho and nearby states.

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NMU women's soccer prepares for key home matches against Roosevelt and Purdue Northwest

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team is preparing for two key matches this weekend on their home turf in Marquette. The Wildcats will face Roosevelt on October 25, followed by a match against Purdue Northwest on October 27.

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NMU prepares for GLIAC cross country championship this weekend

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) is set to compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship cross country race on Saturday, October 26. The event will be held at the Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Michigan, and is hosted by Ferris State. The 6K race will commence at 11:45 a.m.

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Yu Sakamoto reaches U23 wrestling final representing Japan and Northern Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Yu Sakamoto, a Japanese wrestler and incoming member of the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's wrestling team, has reached the finals of the U23 World Wrestling Championship in Tirana, Albania. Competing in the 53kg weight class, Sakamoto will face Serena Di Benedetto from Canada for the gold medal on Friday, October 25, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

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NMU volleyball team set for crucial GLIAC matchups against Grand Valley State and Wayne State

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team is preparing for two important conference matches this weekend. The Wildcats, who recently returned from the Midwest Crossover Tournament in Indiana with a 2-1 record, will face Grand Valley State and Wayne State on the road.

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NMU swim team hosts Saginaw Valley and Grand Valley after success at St. Cloud

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) swim and dive team is preparing to host a series of meets at the PEIF Pool against Saginaw Valley State and Grand Valley State. This follows a successful weekend against St. Cloud State.

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Attorney General sues OptumRX & ExpressScripts over alleged role in Michigan's opioid crisis

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against pharmacy benefit managers OptumRX and ExpressScripts, accusing them of contributing to the opioid crisis in Michigan. The lawsuit was filed at the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County and alleges that these companies colluded with opioid manufacturers to secure favorable formulary placements in exchange for financial incentives.

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Grosse Pointe Woods COO charged with embezzling over $350K

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Ishpinder Sahni, a 31-year-old resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, has been arraigned in the Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of over $350,000 from his employer. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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NMU Wildcats prepare for historic home clash against Arizona State Sun Devils

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Wildcats hockey team is set to host the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Berry Events Center this weekend. This marks the first time in program history that the Sun Devils will play at this venue.

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How many students were enrolled in 7th-grade in Michigan in 2023-24 school year?

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 24, 2024

Michigan schools registered 906 more 7th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Senate Candidate Rogers: 'I will work with President Trump to secure the border, take out the drug cartels'

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 23, 2024

Mike Rogers, a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, has expressed his support for former President Donald Trump's Remain in Mexico border policy and pledged to "take out the drug cartels" if elected. Rogers made these remarks during an interview with the Great Lakes Wire on October 22.