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News from January 2025

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Organizations urged to enhance deception detection amid rising occupational fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Recent studies indicate a rise in occupational fraud and dishonesty, emphasizing the need for organizations to adopt deception detection training.

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Michigan AG highlights anti-trafficking efforts; Assistant AG awarded prosecutor of year

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

As Human Trafficking Awareness Month concludes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirms her department's commitment to combating human trafficking.

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I-94 reconstruction in Berrien County resumes under $204 million plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Work on the I-94 rebuilding project in Berrien County, Michigan, is set to resume on February 6.

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Pietila and Kastamo honored with GLIAC Commissioner's Awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced the recipients of its Fall 2024 Commissioner's Awards.

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Dr. Paul Elam joins Pathways to Equity panel discussion on racial healing

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, recently participated as a panelist at the Pathways to Equity: Racial Healing and Social Determinants of Health event.

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Federal judge denies injunction request against Michigan's conversion therapy ban

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Judge Jane M. Beckering of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan has denied a preliminary injunction request by Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties and an individual psychologist.

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Wildcats fall short in overtime loss against Falcons

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats faced a challenging game against the Falcons on Friday night, ultimately losing 3-2 in overtime.

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Federal court halts Trump's plan blocking key funding after attorney generals' lawsuit

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a federal court has granted a motion filed by her office and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general to halt the implementation of a new Trump administration policy.

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Community engagement boosts business success: insights from JEM Tech Group

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Michael Rogers recently hosted Jami Moore, president of JEM Tech Group, on the SBAM Weekly Podcast.

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Northern Michigan women's wrestling hosts UW-Oshkosh this weekend

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 31, 2025

The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team is set to host duals against UW-Oshkosh this weekend.

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Analysis: Credit card regs opposed by MI bankers could lead to $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Jan 30, 2025

Federal credit card regulations proposed in 2023 could lead to a loss of $227 billion in economic activity and 156,000 job losses, according to an analysis conducted for the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) by Oxford Economics Research (OER).

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NMU nordic ski teams head to Minnesota for NCAA qualification races

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Nordic ski teams are set to travel to Duluth, Minnesota, this weekend for the College of Saint Scholastica CCSA Invite.

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Trump orders federal workers back; private sector urged caution on RTO policies

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

President Trump recently issued an Executive Order directing federal agency leaders to end remote work arrangements for federal workers.

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MDOT schedules open house for M-72/M-22 rebuilding project

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to host an open house on February 11, 2025, in Traverse City.

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Attorney General resolves fraudulent pet adoption case with Oshtemo Township resident

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has concluded an investigation into fraudulent activities related to pet adoption.

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Northern Michigan triumphs over Grand Valley State with dominant second-half performance

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

In a decisive matchup at Vandament Arena on Thursday night, the Northern Michigan men's basketball team secured a 79-52 victory over Grand Valley State.

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Northern Michigan ski team heads to Spirit Mountain after triumph

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) alpine ski team is set to compete at the USCSA Spirit Mountain event in Duluth, Minnesota, following their recent success at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.

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Four NMU cross country runners earn all-academic status from USTFCCCA

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced the Women's Cross Country All-Academic teams and athletes for the 2024 NCAA Division II season.

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Former sergeant sentenced for assaulting inmate at Hillsdale County Jail

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

Yesterday, Ronald Leggitt, a former sergeant with the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department, was sentenced in Jackson County's 4th Judicial Circuit Court.

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Dairy business builder grant opens applications for Michigan farms

By Great Lakes Wire | Jan 30, 2025

Michigan dairy farms and producers have an opportunity to seek financial support for their operations as the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) begins accepting applications for the Dairy Business Builder Grant.