Category Archives: News

DNR Accepting Applications For Wildlife Habitat Grant Program
Now through March 16, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Habitat Grant Program will be accepting applications. "We are excited to support those who want to increase habitat and enha...
Jack Hall Feb 1, 2023

Whitmer Signs Bill To Move Michigan's 2024 Presidentual Primary
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 13, sponsored by state Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), moving the state's presidential primary from the second Tuesday in March to February 27, 2024, a...
Jack Hall Feb 1, 2023

WE ARE ALL ESKYMOS: Thousands Raised To Help Weaver Kids
WATCH/LISTEN TO EMOTIONAL MOMENT OF SILENCE IN BARK RIVER The effort to help the Escanaba Eskymos and the Weaver family continued in gyms across the Upper Peninsula Tuesday night. The proceeds of thes...
Jack Hall Feb 1, 2023

U.P. Lawmaker Votes Against Moving Michigan Presidential Primary
State Rep. Greg Markkanen, Republican Vice Chair of the House Committee on Elections, today opposed a self-serving political stunt by Democrats who want to move Michigan's presidential primary electio...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

M&M Community Foundation Gets Grant For Free Diaper Program
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) recently awarded a $750 mini-grant to expand a free diaper program serving families across Marinette and Menominee Counties. According to Jo Anne Nipple, ...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Proposal For Tribal Fishing, Water Rights Now Awaiting Federal Approval
In December 2022, the State of Michigan, the United States and four Tribal governments - the Bay Mills Indian Community, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, the Little River Band o...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Whitmer Signs Spending Bill; Includes $200 Million For Escanaba Mill
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Speaker of the House Joe Tate, and members of the Michigan Legislature to sign a bill in...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Volunteers Sought To Help Veterans Who Are Nearing Death
Michigan Veteran Homes (MVH) is looking for volunteers to join the No Member Dies Alone (NMDA) program at each Home highlighting the need to offer companionship and assistance to veteran members who a...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Northern Michigan Pulls Together To Support Grieving Escanaba
Photos courtesy of Lucky Shot Photography in Harbor Springs, and the Forest Park and Iron Mountain Schools. Other photos, videos by RRN News. VIDEO OF "MIRACLE MINUTE" IN IRON MOUNTAIN VIDEO OF MOMENT...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

Chicago Men Sentenced For Ripping Off Northern Michigan Tribe
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Britan Douglas Groom, 66, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to ...
Jack Hall Jan 31, 2023

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Local News from the RRN News Center
BUCKING THE TREND: Bergman Holds UP Congressional Seat
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MARINETTE COUNTY: $60 Million School Proposal Passes
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ALGER COUNTY: County Commission Race Goes To The Wire
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MARQUETTE COUNTY: New Ishpeming Mayor; Gwinn School Bond Fails
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DELTA COUNTY: Stupak Wins Judgeship; Bay College Board Members
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DICKINSON COUNTY: Breitung Township Schools Millage Passes
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MENOMINEE COUNTY: Marijuana Referendum, District Judge Race
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Aho-Rink Delivers 109th State House Seat To Democrats
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Prestin Wins U.P. State Senate Seat; Johnson Takes House 108th
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