Category Archives: News
M-DOT Lifting Weight Restrictions In Southern U.P. Monday
Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April 12, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift seasonal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to an...
Apr 11, 2021
State Opens On-Line Tool For Rental Assistance Program
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has launched an online tool to help streamline the application process for renters and landlords seeking COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CER...
Apr 10, 2021
M-DOT Preparing Major Project On US-41 In Marquette Twp.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Marquette Township will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the 2021 US-41/M-28 rebuilding project in Marquette Township. This meeting immedia...
Apr 10, 2021
Marquette Mountain Helps MSU Students With Training
Marquette Mountain Resort has supported medical student education by providing the space and resources for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine UP Campus students to complete the Outdoo...
Apr 10, 2021
Downtown Marquette Businesses Celebrating 'Restaurant Week'
Celebrate the local flavors of Downtown Marquette's dining scene during the annual Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week, April 11-17, 2021. Participating Downtown Marquette restaurants will offer delici...
Apr 10, 2021
Bay College Celebrates Student Writing, Artwork
Bay College announces, A Celebration of Serendipity. Discover how playing with hedge clippers can go very wrong, how a cross-country road trip fostered an appreciation of autonomy, why some may be afr...
Apr 10, 2021
MHSAA: Seasons Continue Despite Whitmer 'Suggestion' For Pause
The Michigan High School Athletic Association says its seasons are continuing, despite Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for a two-week pause for all youth sports. Whitmer made the comments at a Fri...
Apr 09, 2021
Most Upper Peninsula Schools Staying In-Person, Sports Continuing
Many Upper Peninsula School districts have reacted to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's "suggestion" that they go to remote learning for the next two weeks, and that they shut down youth sports for the same...
Apr 09, 2021
Restaurant Group Responds To Whitmer 'Suggestion' To Not Dine-In
Below is a statement from Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) President & CEO Justin Winslow in the wake of the governor's suggestions related to a voluntary closure of indoor din...
Apr 09, 2021
Michigan Senator Peters Visits US-Mexico Border
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited the Southern Border in Yuma, Arizona to assess humanitarian needs, security challenges, and counter-drug operations. He also visited U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground...
Apr 09, 2021
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Four Drug Overdoses, One Death Reported In Menominee Area
10h ago
Grass-Cutting Argument Leads To Shooting Incident
15h ago
Man Charged With Using Hidden Camera In Marquette Stores
15h ago
U.P. Communities To Receive $1.4 Million Recycling Grants
19h ago
M&M Community Foundation Invites Kids To Join Council
Jul 28, 2026
Gov. Whitmer Signs Several Bills To Help Michigan Animals
Jul 28, 2026
Army Corps Plans Dredging In Ontonagon, Two Wis. Harbors
Jul 28, 2026
Escanaba's Marina Fest Set For Saturday In Ludington Park
Jul 24, 2026
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
Jul 23, 2026
