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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

News from September 2025

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Man sentenced to thirty months for threatening Christians ahead of Michigan Trump rally

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

Isaac Sissel, 26, was sentenced to thirty months in prison for making threats to kill conservative Christians with an AR-15 rifle.

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Northern Michigan women's golf finishes last at Bulldog Fall Classic

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 28, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team finished in 13th place out of 13 teams at the Bulldog Fall Classic, held in Big Rapids, Michigan.

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Northern Michigan men's golf prepares for Motor City Shakedown tournament

By M. M. Tom | Sep 27, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team is set to compete in the Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Wildcats volleyball sweeps Roosevelt Lakers for first straight-set win of season

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 27, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's volleyball team secured its first sweep of the season by defeating Roosevelt University in three sets on Saturday.

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US-41 road repairs between Marquette and Harvey set for early October

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

Contractors working for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin repairs on US-41/M-28 from the Carp River in Marquette to Cherry Creek Road in Harvey, Marquette County, starting Monday, October 6.

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Michigan Attorney General warns Texas firm over alleged deceptive Mackinac Island ticket sales

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a cease and desist notice to MTVRS, LLC, a Texas-based company, for allegedly misleading consumers through websites that sell tickets to Mackinac Island attractions.

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Michigan attorney general’s office prosecutors receive state and international awards

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

Two prosecutors from the Michigan Department of Attorney General have received notable recognition for their work in the legal field.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for Lucian Rosa Invitational after strong start

By M. M. Tom | Sep 26, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women’s cross country team is preparing to compete at the Lucian Rosa Invitational in Wisconsin on Saturday, September 27.

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How Janeve Helmbold helps small businesses maximize their marketing budgets

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 26, 2025

Michael Rogers interviewed Janeve Helmbold, owner and creative director of Crystal Cranes Media and an Elite member of the Small Business Association of Michigan, on the latest episode of the association’s weekly podcast.

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Northern Michigan women's golf prepares for competition at Bulldog Fall Classic

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 26, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team will compete in the Bulldog Fall Classic at Katke Golf Club in Big Rapids, Michigan, from September 27 to 28.

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Northern Michigan hands Parkside its first loss in five-set home opener

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 26, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s volleyball team earned its second win of the season by defeating previously unbeaten Parkside Rangers in their home opener at Vandament Arena on Friday.

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President of League of American Workers: 'Taxpayer-funded child mutilation is not healthcare, it’s abuse'

By L. L. Dennison | Sep 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, has expressed opposition to taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures in Michigan, describing them as abusive.

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Small Business Association of Michigan launches first statewide social enterprise collective

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 25, 2025

Twenty-nine organizations in Michigan with social or community-based missions are participating in a new program designed to support their growth and connect more residents with employment opportunities.

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Court rules against linking emergency aid funding to state immigration enforcement

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

A federal court has ruled in favor of Michigan and 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempt to tie federal emergency services funding to state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Two Detroit residents charged with federal student aid fraud totaling over $12 million

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Two Detroit residents have been charged in separate cases for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud schemes targeting Federal Student Aid, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Jerome Gorgon.

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Brian Calley stresses role of small businesses during House committee testimony

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

On September 18, 2025, Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), testified before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee.

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Attorneys general oppose proposed Capital One class action settlement over unpaid interest

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan group of 17 other attorneys general in opposing a proposed class action settlement involving Capital One.

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Small business group criticizes Michigan House vote on tax decoupling

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced disappointment after the state House passed HB 4961, legislation that would separate certain provisions of the federal tax code from Michigan’s state tax laws.

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Attorneys general seek injunction against federal rule cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the State of Pennsylvania, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to prevent the Trump Administration from enforcing the “Defund Provision”...

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Inkster mayor's former aide pleads guilty in federal bribery probe

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

A former executive assistant to the mayor of Inkster, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal agents during an investigation into a bribery scheme involving former Mayor Patrick Wimberly.