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News from October 2025

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Northern Michigan Wildcats fall to No. 15 UMass Minutemen despite Gramme's record saves

By M. M. Tom | Oct 9, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats men's ice hockey team concluded their opening weekend in Massachusetts with a 4-1 loss to the No. 15-ranked UMass Minutemen on Sunday in Amherst.

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Northern Michigan volleyball sweeps Lake Superior State for fourth straight win

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 9, 2025

Northern Michigan University's women's volleyball team defeated Lake Superior State University in straight sets on Saturday, winning 25-20, 25-19, and 25-11.

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Portage Lake Lift Bridge inspections between Houghton and Hancock postponed

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 9, 2025

Routine inspections of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, have been postponed.

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Northern Michigan women's swim team sweeps season opener at home

By M. M. Tom | Oct 9, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's swim and dive team opened their season with a strong performance at home, taking first place in every event during the meet held at the PEIF Pool in Marquette.

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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $520 million ahead of tonight’s drawing

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 9, 2025

More than $500 million is available in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing, with the jackpot set at $520 million and a cash option of $240.1 million.

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Tyler Annala leads Northern Michigan men’s golf to fourth-place finish at Motor City Shakedown

By M. M. Tom | Oct 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team finished fourth out of five teams at the Motor City Shakedown in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Northern Michigan volleyball prepares for road games against Michigan Tech and Purdue Northwest

By M. M. Tom | Oct 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team is preparing for two upcoming road matches following a series of recent victories.

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Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion reaches final phase with new ramp opening

By M. M. Tom | Oct 8, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced progress on the Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion project in Port Huron.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for non-conference series against No. 16 Ohio State

By M. M. Tom | Oct 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats men's ice hockey team will continue its non-conference schedule this weekend with a two-game series against the No. 16-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Westland woman wins $1 million at Michigan Lottery electric giveaway

By M. M. Tom | Oct 8, 2025

A Westland resident, Valerie Williams, won the $1 million grand prize at the Michigan Lottery’s $1,000,000 Electric Giveaway event.

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Michigan Avenue north roundabout at I-94 in Jackson to close for repairs Oct. 13-27

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 8, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that the Michigan Avenue north roundabout at I-94 in Jackson will be closed for corrective repairs starting Monday, October 13, 2025.

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Leadership lessons from Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell applied to business

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 8, 2025

Running a professional football team often parallels leading an organization, with similar demands in managing talent, shaping culture, and achieving results.

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Northbound I-75 lane closure set for M-123 overpass repairs in Mackinac County

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 8, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin substructure repairs on the M-123 overpass at I-75 in Mackinac County starting October 9, 2025.

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Michigan reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 20

By A. N. Hart | Oct 7, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 13.

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Whitmer signs record-setting $24B education budget with focus on per-pupil funding

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 7, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed Michigan’s fiscal year 2026 education budget, marking her seventh consecutive education budget.

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Annala finishes second in playoff at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

By M. M. Tom | Oct 7, 2025

Senior Tyler Annala achieved a personal milestone at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate in Lemont, Illinois, finishing as co-champion after 54 holes before falling in a playoff to take second place.

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Genesee County teacher honored by Michigan Lottery for educational excellence

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 7, 2025

A fourth-grade teacher from West Bendle Elementary in Genesee County has received the Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

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Northern Michigan women's golf finishes eighth at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 7, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team completed its second-to-last tournament of the 2025-26 fall season at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate in Lemont, Illinois.

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Attorneys general urge Supreme Court review on individual enforcement of Voting Rights Act

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 7, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 22 other states and the District of Columbia, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by a lower court that limits individuals’ ability to enforce Section 2 of...

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Michigan legislature passes delayed school aid fund budget with increased per-pupil funding

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 7, 2025

A $21.3 billion School Aid Fund budget was approved by the Michigan Senate and House, increasing the per-pupil allowance by 4.6 percent to $10,050 for each student.