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Winter Weather Advisories Posted For Monday Afternoon, Evening
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, Hancock, L`Anse, Gwinn, Marquette, Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, Manistique, and Seney WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM E...
Jack Hall Feb 26, 2023

Hockey Classic Raises $8,000 For 'Compassionate Needs Fund' In Sault
The Charity Hockey Classic raised more than $8,000 this past weekend for MyMichigan Medical Center Sault's Compassionate Needs Fund. Players from MyMichigan Medical Center Sault competed against repre...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2023

Upper Peninsula Students Earn 'Dandelion Cottage' Writing Awards
The Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) is extremely pleased to announce the winners of the 6th annual Dandelion Cottage Award. The award recognizes U.P. student short story w...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2023

Governor Whitmer Signs Funding Bills For School Programs
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill into law that appropriates funds for the school breakfast program, supports special education, and appropriates federal resources to promote safe, healthy learn...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2023

Michigan Flags To Return To Full Staff On Monday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be raised to full-staff on Mond...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2023

Nessel Gets Legal Victory In Her Effort To Shut Down Line Five Pipeline
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan granted Attorney General Dana Nessel's request to certify its August 2022 ruling for interlocutory appeal to the United States Court of App...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2023

Houghton Sounds The Alarm Over Walmart Request For Tax Refunds
The City of Houghton says it is facing a potentially devastating property tax appeal by Walmart, the world's largest corporation. The global company seeks a lowered valuation on its local store, spurr...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2023

Whitmer: $600 Stipends Available For Student Teachers Across State
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the MI Future Educator Fellowship and Stipend programs' first payments are being awarded to provide financial assistance to college students aspiring to become...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2023

National Weather Service Out With Preliminary Snowfall Totals
The digging out continues around the Upper Peninsula after the snowstorm which dumped more than a foot of snow in many areas on Wedneday night and Thursday morning. According to the National Weather S...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2023

Marquette County On 'Work Force Reduction' Due To Massive Winter Storm
MARQUETTE COUNTY WORK FORCE REDUCTION IN EFFECT DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MARQUETTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, AND JAIL COMPLEX HAS CURTAILED OPERATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2023. ONLY THOSE EMPLO...
Jack Hall Feb 23, 2023

Escanaba, MI, USA
35 °F Unknown Precipitation
Marquette, MI, USA
32 °F Mist
Manistique, MI, USA
33 °F Light Snow
Munising, MI, USA
33 °F Light Snow
Iron Mountain, MI, USA
33 °F Mist

Local News from the RRN News Center
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Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
Apr 02, 2026
Michigan DNR Welcomes Reports Of Dead Fish As Spring Begins
Apr 02, 2026
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