Category Archives: News
Nurses At UP Health System-Marquette Ratify New Contract
The Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) and UP Health System - Marquette today announced that they have reached agreement on a new contract covering the hospital's registered nurses, which has now been ...
Jun 11, 2022
Eagle Mine To Offer Public Tours In July, August, September
A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during Summer 2022. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on most Fridays ...
Jun 10, 2022
Plans Under Way For HarborFest August 26-27 In Marquette
Planning is underway for one of Marquette's premier summer events. The Marquette West Rotary Club is pleased to announce that HarborFest will be held at Mattson Lower Harbor Park on Friday, August 26 ...
Jun 10, 2022
Oil Spills From Canadian Steel Mill Into St. Mary's River; Closes Soo Locks
The U.S. Coast Guard says 5,300 gallons of oil has spilled into the St. Mary's River near Sault Ste. Marie. The oil spilled from the Algoma Steel Mill on the Canadian side of the border, and it led to...
Jun 09, 2022
LaFave 'Extremely Frustrated' With Protesters Disrupting State House
State Rep. Beau LaFave today expressed extreme frustration after dozens of radical, pro-abortion extremists infiltrated the Michigan House chamber during legislative session on Wednesday, causing a le...
Jun 09, 2022
Upper Peninsula Adds Three COVID Deaths, 351 New Cases
The number of new coronavirus cases continues to drop according to the latest report from the state Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That report shows 18,453 new cases for the period ...
Jun 09, 2022
Several Upper Peninsula County Fairs Getting State Grants
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell today announced the recipients of the 2022 competitive grants to county fairs to make building and other cap...
Jun 09, 2022
DNR Taking Public Comment On Camp Grayling Expansion
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering opportunities for people to learn about and comment on a proposed expansion of DNR-leased lands available for Camp Grayling National Guard Trai...
Jun 09, 2022
Bergman, Stabenow, Peters Ask For Gaylord Disaster Declaration
U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI), urged President Biden to declare a Major Disaster for the Michigan County of Otsego foll...
Jun 09, 2022
Mackinac Straits Hospital Names Its New Surgery Robot
Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS) recently became a leader in the field of robotic guidance and navigation through the purchase of spinal surgery robot. In conjunction with the addition of this ne...
Jun 09, 2022
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Iron River Aspirus Hospital Nurses Ratify New Contract Deal
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Marinette County Asking Public For Public Safety Tax Increase
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UP Construction Council Taking Applications For Summer Camp
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Michigan's New Fishing Season Sees U.P. Regulation Changes
Apr 02, 2026
Gogebic County Sheriff Gives Update On Death Of 2-Year-Old Boy
Apr 02, 2026
Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Apr 02, 2026
UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
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