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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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MDOT schedules lane closures for bridge inspections in Shiawassee and Isabella counties

By M. M. Tom | Oct 6, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced plans to conduct routine bridge inspections in Isabella and Shiawassee counties later this month.

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Michigan secures continued access to victim aid funds after DOJ drops proposed conditions

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 6, 2025

After joining a coalition of states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the DOJ has decided not to move forward with plans to impose new conditions on nearly $1.4 billion...

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Wildcats surrender late lead to Cardinals in draw

By M. M. Tom | Oct 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Wildcats women's soccer team played to a 3-3 draw against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in their second GLIAC matchup of the weekend.

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Ottawa County resident wins $300,000 with Michigan Lottery instant game

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

A 26-year-old woman from Ottawa County has won $300,000 after playing the Michigan Lottery’s Safe Cracker Cashword instant game.

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Michigan Lottery urges participation in final second chance drawing

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is reminding players to participate in the final round of its $5/$10 and $20 Second Chance promotions.

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Wildcats fall to Grand Valley State in home opener

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team lost 4-0 to the No. 3 ranked Grand Valley State Lakers in their GLIAC home opener in Marquette, Michigan.

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Szymanski named GLIAC Cross Country Athlete of the Week for second consecutive week

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

NMU cross country runner Madi Szymanski has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Athlete of the Week for the second week in a row.

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NFIB Michigan announces Virtual Small Business Day featuring state budget and election discussions

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 5, 2025

NFIB Michigan is hosting a Virtual Small Business Day on October 7, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will feature several discussions relevant to the state's small business community.

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MDOT schedules public meeting for M-35 Warner Creek culvert project

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public meeting on October 9, 2025, to discuss an upcoming infrastructure project on M-35 over Warner Creek in Marquette County.

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Northern Michigan women's golf finishes first round tied for twelfth at Bulldog Fall Classic

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team completed the first round of the Bulldog Fall Classic in Big Rapids, Michigan, finishing tied for 12th out of 13 teams with a score of 349 (+61).

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Wildcats secure first home win with decisive victory over Davenport

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team secured its first home and conference victory of the 2025 season with a 4-0 win over the Davenport Panthers in Marquette.

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Northern Michigan cross country places fourth at Lucian Rosa Invite

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan cross country team achieved a fourth-place finish out of 23 teams at the Lucian Rosa Invite in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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California weighs new rules on workplace AI with 'No Robo Bosses Act

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 5, 2025

California’s “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7) is awaiting a decision from Governor Gavin Newsom, who must sign or veto the bill by the end of September.

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Tree removal scheduled along US-131 north of Walloon Lake beginning October 6

By M. M. Tom | Oct 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin a tree removal project along US-131 north of Walloon Lake starting Monday, October 6, 2025.

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Northern Michigan University announces athletic events for week of October 6-12

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 5, 2025

Northern Michigan University is set for a busy week in athletics from October 6 to October 12, featuring competitions across several sports.

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Northern Michigan women's swim team sweeps opening weekend at PEIF Pool

By M. M. Tom | Oct 4, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's swim and dive team completed their opening weekend at the PEIF Pool with a strong performance, winning every event on the schedule.

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Northern Michigan men's swim and dive opens season with dominant home victory

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 4, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's swim and dive team secured a win in their opening weekend, finishing first at their home pool in Marquette.

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How small actions can improve employee mental health in the workplace

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 4, 2025

Employees face ongoing exposure to negative news from various media sources, which can impact their mental health.

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Gramme sets save record but Wildcats fall short against UMass

By M. M. Tom | Oct 4, 2025

In his first start for Northern Michigan University, goaltender William Gramme set a new NCAA milestone by recording 65 saves in a 5-3 loss to the No. 15-ranked University of Massachusetts Minutemen on Saturday night in Amherst, Massachusetts.

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Trump administration sets $100K fee on new H-1B petitions amid program overhaul

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 3, 2025

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation that introduces significant changes to the H-1B visa program.