Category Archives: News

Michigan To Offer New On-Line Tool For Overseas Military Voters
The Michigan Department of State is pleased to announce the launch of a new online option to better serve the needs of military and overseas voters. The new system will launch publicly on Monday, Sept...
Jack Hall Aug 24, 2025

BACK TO SCHOOL: Classes Begin Monday For Some U.P. Students
It's back to school time for some across the Upper Peninsula on Monday. Monday is the first day of classes at both Northern Michigan University and Bay College. Kids will be back in the classroom Mond...
Jack Hall Aug 24, 2025

U.P. State Bank President To Be Honored By Statewide Banking Group
The Community Bankers of Michigan has announced the Best of Community Banking award recipients to be recognized at the CBM Annual Convention & Expo, September 10-12, 2025, in Traverse City, Michig...
Jack Hall Aug 24, 2025

U.P. Lawmakers: Pass Budget Or Withhold Politician Payhecks
State Rep. Karl Bohnak and state Rep. Parker Fairbairn on Thursday supported a plan, House Joint Resolution M, that would suspend legislator pay if a state budget is not signed into law by the statuto...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2025

Volunteers, 'BeBot' To Clean Marquette Beach Friday Morning
Thanks to a partnership with the binational Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) through the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup-a joint initiative of CGLR and Canada-based Pollution Probe-as well as gene...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2025

Marquette Taking Public Input On E-Bike Use In City
The City of Marquette's E-Bike and Multi-Use Path Task Force will hold a public input session on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Citizens Forum in Lakeview Arena. The session will include a brief presentatio...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2025

Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Donates $200,000 To Rx Kids Program
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians announced today a $200,000 donation to Rx Kids, reinforcing the Tribe's commitment to supporting families in the eastern Upper Peninsula. This investment...
Jack Hall Aug 20, 2025

Upper Peninsula State Fair Sees Increased Attendance Despite Weather
---Vicki LaFave--- The 2025 U.P. State Fair wrapped up Sunday after a week of strong attendance and enthusiastic community support. Fairgoers packed the midway, barns, and grandstand, driving record g...
Jack Hall Aug 19, 2025

Michigan Children Trust Fund Visits Marquette To Highlight Abuse Prevention
Marquette's Presque Isle pavilion was the perfect setting for community leaders invested in the prevention of child abuse and neglect to join together. Those who gathered included: court officials, bu...
Jack Hall Aug 19, 2025

Sixteen Upper Peninsula Businesses Awarded Small Grants
The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $109,974 to 16 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion of its third Direct Grant cyc...
Jack Hall Aug 19, 2025

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Michigan Natural Resources Commission To Meet On Wednesday
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Wisconsin's Free Tax Filing System Now Available Statewide
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Upper Peninsula Receives $1.3 Million In Arts, Culture Funding
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Prescribed Burns Planned In Hiawatha, Ottawa National Forests
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Michigan Senator Peters Supports Veterans Burial Legislation
Mar 09, 2026
Red Cross Releases Report On Volunteerism In U.P., Wisconsin
Mar 05, 2026
State Giving Away Naloxone To Help Prevent Overdose Deaths
Mar 05, 2026
U.P. Congressman Bergman Introduces Reforestation Legislation
Mar 04, 2026
Attorney General Highlights Consumer Protection Successes
Mar 04, 2026











