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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 5.1% of Iosco County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

In Iosco County schools, 5.1% of students enrolled identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Otsego County in week ending Apr. 13?

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Otsego County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rogers City Area Schools Education: 452 students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Rogers City Area Schools reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 21 more students being enrolled.

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How many African American students were enrolled in Montmorency County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

In Montmorency County schools, 0.6% of students enrolled identified as African American in the 2022-23 school year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Alcona County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Alcona County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Northern Michigan lacrosse prepares for final games of regular season

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

The Northern Michigan women's lacrosse team is preparing for the final stretch of their regular season with a series of three away games. The Wildcats, currently holding an 11-3 overall record and 2-1 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), are receiving votes in both the International Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) and USA Lacrosse polls for the first time.

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Rep. Markkanen: Gov. Whitmer can’t spend teacher retirements like a personal allowance

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

State Rep. Greg Markkanen has spoken out against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's plans to divert funds from the teacher pension system, emphasizing the importance of protecting educators' retirement accounts. Markkanen highlighted the impact of past decisions on the current state of the Michigan Public Schools Employees' Retirement System (MPSERS), which is significantly underfunded by over $24 billion.Markkanen criticized the cycle of decision-making that has led to the underfunding of the teacher pension system, pointing out that benefits for state employees are boosted when...

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Enrollment Analysis: Hawaiian students comprised 0.1% of Crawford County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

In Crawford County schools, 0.1% of students enrolled identified as Hawaiian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Controversial Bills Receive Mixed Votes in State Legislature

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

In a recent session of the state legislature, several bills sparked debate and divided opinions among lawmakers. One such bill, HB 4842, proposed by Rep Price, aimed to eliminate the 5-year requirement for the state to pay back their creditors. A member of the legislature expressed their dissent by stating, "I voted NO because we were not given enough time to consider the changes to the bill that were made last minute."Despite the opposition, HB 4842 passed with a vote of 83-22. Another contentious bill, HB 5392 presented by Rep Lightner, sought to extend the sunset for...

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NMU announces spring and summer soccer camps schedule

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has announced its schedule for upcoming spring and summer camps. The camps are designed to provide participants with technical and tactical knowledge of soccer, along with opportunities to play games and experience NMU's athletic facilities.

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Bergman, Budzinski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Halt USPS Processing Facility Consolidations

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) and Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) have jointly introduced the Protect Postal Performance Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping the U.S. Postal Service's consolidation plans for Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC) in underperforming postal districts.According to Rep. Bergman, "My constituents rely on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of bills, payments, prescriptions, and other necessities, and they deserve a functional mail service, absent of manufactured delays caused by bureaucratic ineptitude." He...

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Northern Michigan Track & Field heads to Elaine Leigh Invite

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

The Northern Michigan Track & Field team is set to participate in the Elaine Leigh Invite, a two-day event hosted by Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. This marks the team's second trip downstate this outdoor season. The meet will commence on Friday, April 19th and conclude on Saturday, April 20th.

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Camilla Carbone receives prestigious GLIAC Commissioner's Award

By North Michigan News | Apr 18, 2024

Camilla Carbone, a member of the Northern Michigan University (NMU) Swim and Dive Team, has been recognized with the GLIAC Commissioner's Award. This award is one of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (GLIAC) most prestigious honors.

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2 Hawaiian students enrolled in Benzie County schools in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

There were two Hawaiian students enrolled in Benzie County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Roscommon County in week ending Apr. 13

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Roscommon County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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5 African American students enrolled in Missaukee County schools in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

In Missaukee County schools, 0.2% of students enrolled identified as African American in the 2022-23 school year.

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Enrollment at Pellston Public Schools increased by 3.8% compared to previous school year

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

There were 459 students enrolled in Pellston Public Schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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How did Southeastern Township of Garfield charter: Precinct Garfield Township 00006 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 1,285 voters in Southeastern Township of Garfield charter: Precinct Garfield Township 00006 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Bergman Joins Michigan Colleagues in Calling on DOJ to Investigate “Death to America” Chants in Dearborn

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

Representative Jack Bergman and four of his Republican colleagues in the Michigan delegation have joined forces in urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the International Al-Quds Day rally in Dearborn, where participants chanted controversial slogans. The rally, which took place on April 5, featured chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” sparking concerns about rising anti-Semitic sentiments in the United States.The event in Dearborn is cited as just one of many instances of anti-Semitic activities on American soil following the Hamas...

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Rep. Cavitt Announces Effort to Re-establish Natural Resource Advisory Boards

By North Michigan News | Apr 17, 2024

State Rep. Cam Cavitt has introduced a bill aimed at re-establishing natural resource advisory boards in Michigan to protect businesses from unnecessary regulations. According to Cavitt, these boards are crucial in determining which rules are essential for environmental protection and which ones may be more harmful than beneficial.Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, expressed concern about the impact of burdensome regulations on businesses and jobs, stating, “State officials don’t seem to care how many jobs they kill or businesses they close with their burdensome...