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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

News from 2024

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Northern Michigan to host Parkside in GLIAC volleyball quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team is set to host the Parkside Rangers in the GLIAC Quarterfinals on Wednesday, November 20 at Vandament Arena.

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Senior Caylie Barlage reflects on NMU volleyball journey

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Caylie Barlage, a senior from California, is set to complete her final season with the Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats.

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Hall emphasizes cooperation over gridlock in Michigan Legislature

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

The year 2024 has been marked by a lack of productivity in the Legislature, with its future course hinging on House Speaker Joe Tate's approach to the remaining session weeks.

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NMU volleyball honors senior Jacqueline Smith at match against Parkside

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

On November 2, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) volleyball team recognized its 2024 senior class with a match against Parkside.

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Senior Olivia Webber reflects on NMU volleyball career amid injury challenges

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Olivia Webber, a senior on the 2024 Northern Michigan University (NMU) volleyball team, is preparing to graduate after completing her final collegiate season.

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Senior Julia Bouma prepares for final season with NMU volleyball

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

After four years with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, senior Julia Bouma is set to conclude her collegiate volleyball career with the 2024 postseason.

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NMU's Meghan Meyer reflects on volleyball journey and future plans

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Meghan Meyer, a fifth-year senior at Northern Michigan University (NMU), has been an influential player on the NMU Volleyball team.

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AG Nessel warns against rising utility imposter scams ahead of awareness day

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reiterated her consumer alert regarding utility imposter scams.

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Old consumer protection law revisited amid concerns over increased litigation

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

A consumer protection law from the 1970s, initially developed during Attorney General Frank Kelley's tenure, is set to be reconsidered in December.

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Michigan's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 43.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 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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Jacy Weisbrod named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Northern Michigan University's junior guard, Jacy Weisbrod, has been recognized as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week.

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NMU athletes shine during busy week across multiple sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics had a successful weekend from November 12 to November 17, marked by notable performances and achievements across various sports.

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Dickinson County man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Last Friday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old man from Norway, Michigan, who recently resided in California, was ordered to stand trial in the 41st Circuit Court in Dickinson County.

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Wildcats women's soccer team heads to NCAA tournament against Drury Panthers

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The Wildcats women's soccer team is set to compete in the NCAA Tournament, traveling to Ashland, Ohio, for a match against the Drury Panthers.

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Northern Michigan men's basketball signs seven recruits for upcoming seasons

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan men's basketball team, announced the signing of seven new players to National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day 2024.

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NMU athletics prepares for a packed week of competitions

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics has a busy week ahead with multiple events scheduled from November 18 to November 24, 2024.

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Will Diamond recognized as CCHA Rookie of the Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has named Northern Michigan University (NMU) forward Will Diamond as the CCHA Rookie of the Week for his performance during the weekend of November 15 and 16.

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Marquette signs three Wisconsin guards for women's basketball team

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Casey Thousand and the women's basketball team at Marquette have announced the signing of three Wisconsin guards to National Letters of Intent.

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Court reverses labor department's wage rule change

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Late Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that had increased the salary level test for exemption status.

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Four Wildcats named to 2024 GLIAC women's soccer all-tournament team

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

After securing consecutive GLIAC Tournament championships, four members of the Wildcats have been named to the 2024 GLIAC Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team.