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Wildcats volleyball prepares for challenging slate at Huskies Volleyball Classic

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team will travel to St. Cloud, Minnesota, for the Huskies Volleyball Classic this weekend.

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Saginaw man receives 15-year federal sentence for methamphetamine possession

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

Devante Thomas, a 32-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

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Michigan AG leads call for Supreme Court guidance on police emergency entry

By M. M. Tom | Sep 10, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is leading a group of 35 attorneys general and chief state attorneys in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify the standards under which police may enter homes without a warrant during emergencies.

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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rises amid persistent labor challenges

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8.

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Chinese student sentenced after smuggling biological material for Michigan lab

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

Chengxuan Han, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to three counts of smuggling and making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 30

By A. N. Hart | Sep 10, 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 Aug. 23.

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MPHI leaders discuss role in CDC-funded public health infrastructure initiative

By R. T. Dillon | Sep 9, 2025

MPHI CEO Dr. Renée Branch Canady and Associate Director Linda Gordon have been featured in a new video produced by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) about the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).

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Lansing man sentenced for selling machinegun parts after undercover investigation

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 9, 2025

Wolf Harper, a 37-year-old resident of Lansing, has been sentenced to 83 months in prison for possession and transfer of machineguns and possession of a short-barreled rifle.

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Northern Michigan women’s soccer opens season at home under new head coach Erin Egolf

By M. L. Garza | Sep 9, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women’s soccer team is set to open its 2025 season at home under new head coach Erin Egolf.

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Most Michigan third graders not reading at grade level according to latest M-STEP results

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 9, 2025

Results from Michigan’s statewide standardized test, the M-STEP, indicate that 61.1 percent of third graders are not reading at a proficient level.

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Why leaders should prioritize integrity when hiring new employees

By R. L. Long | Sep 9, 2025

Hiring decisions can have a lasting impact on an organization’s culture and reputation.

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Midco Sports Plus offers discounted streaming plans for CCHA hockey season

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 9, 2025

Midco Sports Plus has announced a preseason discount for its streaming service, which is the official platform for watching all Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) games this season.

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Michigan Court of Appeals upholds conviction and sentence in Kingsford sexual assault case

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 9, 2025

The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction and sentence of Justin Harvala, 36, formerly of Kingsford.

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SBAM briefing covers state budget talks, AI law, energy policy, and fall travel

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 8, 2025

Sarah Miller and Kelli Saunders hosted the latest episode of the SBAM Small Business Briefing, providing updates on issues affecting Michigan’s small business community.

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Northern Michigan volleyball falls to West Florida at SpringHill Suites Invitational

By M. L. Garza | Sep 6, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats women's volleyball team concluded their participation in the SpringHill Suites Invitational with a loss to West Florida on Saturday in Pensacola.

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Small business leaders discuss collective advocacy on SBAM weekly podcast

By V. M. Crum | Sep 5, 2025

Adrian Hemond, CEO of Grassroots Midwest and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Board of Directors, discussed the challenges faced by small businesses in making their voices heard compared to large corporations. “The...

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Northern Michigan volleyball loses to Southwest Minnesota State at SpringHill Suites Invitational

By M. L. Garza | Sep 5, 2025

Northern Michigan University's women's volleyball team lost to No. 15-ranked Southwest Minnesota State in three sets on Friday at the SpringHill Suites Invitational in Pensacola, Florida.

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Northern Michigan volleyball drops first match of season to Spring Hill College

By E. M. Mason | Sep 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season, falling to Spring Hill College in four sets during a match held in Pensacola, Florida.

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Powerball jackpot climbs to second highest ever at $1.8 billion

By R. L. Long | Sep 5, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.8 billion, making it the second largest in both Powerball and U.S. lottery history.

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Northern Michigan cross country opens season at Phoenix Open in Green Bay

By M. L. Garza | Sep 5, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's cross country team will begin its 2025 season in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at the Phoenix Open hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.