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Michigan ag director voices tariff concerns over trade with key partners

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

Michigan's agricultural sector faces uncertainty following recent tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China.

Majkrzak achieves milestone as Wildcats defeat Panthers

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

In a recent game, Northern Michigan University's head coach Matt Majkrzak achieved his 100th career win as the Wildcats defeated the Davenport Panthers with a score of 86-57.

Wildcats fall short against Falcons in weekend hockey matchup

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) hockey team faced a 5-2 defeat against Bowling Green in the second game of their weekend series.

Northern Michigan women's basketball secures dominant win over Davenport

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's basketball team delivered a decisive victory over the Davenport Panthers, finishing with an 80-41 scoreline.

Six pillars form foundation of effective cybersecurity strategy

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

Cybersecurity has become an essential aspect for organizations of all sizes, with only 34% having a formalized program.

Nilssen leads NMU to victory at CCSA St Scholastica Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

The NMU women's nordic ski team achieved a strong performance on the first day of the CCSA St. Scholastica Invite in Duluth, Minnesota.

Karsrud leads NMU skiers at St. Scholastica Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 1, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's nordic ski team made a strong showing on the first day of the 2025 St. Scholastica CCSA Invite in Duluth, Minnesota.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.