Category Archives: News

U.P. Energy Task Force To Wrap Up Work Tomorrow
The U.P. Energy Task Force will wrap up its work at a final meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, where members will discuss recommendations contained in its final report on ways to meet the region...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2021

NMU Signs Contract To Help Ease Child Care Shortage
Based on concerns expressed by employees and students about the scarcity of local child care options, Northern Michigan University has signed a contract with WeeCare, the largest network of licensed c...
Jack Hall Mar 14, 2021

First NFL Female Ref To Speak Virtually At NMU
After making history last month as the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl, Sarah Thomas will give a virtual presentation through Northern Michigan University's Platform Personalities titled "Breaki...
Jack Hall Mar 13, 2021

Whitmer Directive Changes Separation Agreement Policy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new executive directive Friday afternoon which makes changes to employee separation agreements. The move comes amid an outcry from Republican state lawmakers afte...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

U.P. Lawmakers Not Impressed With State Propane Plan
Upper Peninsula lawmakers on Friday issued the following statement after state officials announced their latest attack on Line 5 with the so-called MI Propane Security Plan: "Environmentalists within ...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

State Announces Plan For Propane Supplies In U.P.
Today, the State of Michigan announced the MI Propane Security Plan, a multiagency effort with the Michigan Public Service Commission; the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; t...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

Bay College Announces 'Exemplary Persistence' Award-Winners
Bay College selected recipients for the 2020-2021 Award for Exemplary Persistence which is designed for students who showed motivation and determination in completing their higher education goals, reg...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

Voting Starts Monday For Norway Speedway's "Fan Fund"
The popular "Fan Fund" to raise bonus cash for super late model teams to Norway Speedway's 38th annual Stateline Challenge presented by Aurora Liquors and Island Resort Casino Friday, July 2 will retu...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

NMU Ranked Highly In Entrepreneurship Programs
Northern Michigan University ranks 24th among the nation's best bachelor's degree programs in organizational/applied workplace leadership and 30th for its bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship, accord...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

Marijuana Retailer To Open New Store In Hannahville
The Fire Station Cannabis Co. will be opening their 5th location in Hannahville, MI. The store will be located next to the Island Oasis. "We're incredibly excited to be serving The Hannahville Indian ...
Jack Hall Mar 12, 2021

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Man Swept Away Into Lake Superior; Search Suspended
Nov 6, 2026
Army Corps Of Engineers Launches Annual Photo Contest
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Escanaba's Garber Named Michigan's Top Assistant Principal
Nov 4, 2026
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