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Monday, October 20, 2025

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Northern Michigan hockey drops home game to Colorado College Tigers

By M. M. Tom | Oct 18, 2025

The Northern Michigan University hockey team was defeated 5-2 by the No. 19/20 ranked Colorado College Tigers on Saturday at the Berry Events Center in Marquette, Michigan.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats volleyball sweeps Ashland Eagles at Midwest Region Crossover

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 18, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats women's volleyball team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the Ashland Eagles at the Midwest Region Crossover in Hammond, Indiana.

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MDOT announces seasonal closure dates for most Michigan roadside parks

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 17, 2025

Most roadside parks managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close for the season on Friday, October 31.

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Northern Michigan women's soccer loses 4-0 against Saginaw Valley State

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 17, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team was defeated 4-0 by Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) in a match held at University Center, Michigan.

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Wildcats fall in overtime to Colorado College Tigers during home opener

By M. M. Tom | Oct 17, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey team lost 2-1 in overtime to the No. 19/20-ranked Colorado College Tigers during their home opener at the Berry Events Center on Friday night.

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States sue EPA over termination of federal solar funding

By M. M. Tom | Oct 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 other states in filing lawsuits against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its administrator, Lee Zeldin, over the termination of a $7 billion federal program aimed...

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Northern Michigan volleyball falls to Findlay and Quincy at Midwest Region Crossover

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 17, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats women's volleyball team faced two defeats at the Midwest Region Crossover in Hammond, Indiana, on Friday.

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Southfield woman to face trial for alleged $98,000 CERA fraud

By M. M. Tom | Oct 17, 2025

Mariah Davis, a 33-year-old resident of Southfield, has been ordered to stand trial in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County after waiving her preliminary examination.

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Northern Michigan volleyball heads to Midwest Region Crossover tournament

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 16, 2025

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team is set to compete in the Midwest Region Crossover this weekend in Hammond, Indiana.

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M-72 detours scheduled for Oct. 20–21 during roundabout paving in Traverse City

By M. M. Tom | Oct 16, 2025

M-72 traffic in Traverse City will be detoured on October 20 and 21 to allow for paving at the new roundabout at the M-72/M-22 intersection, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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Northern Michigan women's soccer prepares for GLIAC road games at Saginaw Valley State and Davenport

By M. M. Tom | Oct 16, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Women's Soccer team is preparing for two Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road games against Saginaw Valley State University and Davenport.

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Michigan small business optimism index falls in September amid rising uncertainty

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 16, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.0 points in September to 98.8, marking the first decline in three months.

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Northern Michigan cross country prepares for Husky Invitational ahead of GLIAC Championships

By M. M. Tom | Oct 16, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's cross country team will compete at the Husky Invitational hosted by Michigan Tech on Friday, October 17, at 4:15 p.m. This event marks the final regular season meet before the GLIAC Championships, which are...

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Real conversations encouraged over formal stay interviews for employee engagement

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 16, 2025

Most companies focus on interviewing employees at the start or end of their employment, but there is growing attention on the value of conversations during the time in between.

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U.S. Chamber seeks input from businesses on new $100,000 H-1B visa fee

By D. H. Stevens | Oct 16, 2025

The U.S. Chamber is seeking feedback from small and mid-sized businesses about the impact of a new Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas.

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Going PRO Talent Fund opens applications amid reduced funding and increased competition

By A. S. Bird | Oct 16, 2025

Applications have opened for Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund, a state grant program that helps businesses train and develop their workforce.

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Michigan business group opposes proposed graduated income tax amendment

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

A group known as “Invest in MI Kids” has started collecting signatures to place a constitutional amendment on Michigan’s 2026 ballot.

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Meridian Road at M-43 to close for intersection rebuild starting October 20

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close Meridian Road at M-43 in Ingham County starting Monday, October 20, for intersection rebuilding.

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Westbound I-94 in Macomb County to close for emergency bridge beam demolition

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close westbound I-94 between I-696 and M-102 (8 Mile Road) in Macomb County to remove a damaged bridge beam at the Frazho Road bridge.

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Michigan enacts tax breaks on tips, overtime pay, and social security

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 15, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law in Michigan that provides state income tax deductions for tip income and overtime pay for eligible workers.