Category Archives: News
Rep. LaFave Holding In-Person Office Hours Next Saturday
Rep. Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain announced his upcoming office hours for residents of Dickinson, Menominee, and Delta counties. The office hours schedule is as follows: Saturday, Oct. 24 11 a.m. to 1...
Oct 19, 2020
Upper Peninsula Schools Receive State Arts Grants
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) approved a total of $9,168,440 in grants to 470 organizations including arts and history centers, performance arts and cultural institutions ...
Oct 18, 2020
ORV Bridge At Michigan-Wisconsin Border Closing Monday
An off-road vehicle bridge connecting Michigan and Wisconsin will be temporarily closed for construction work, beginning Oct. 19. The bridge, which connects Michigan's Dickinson County to Florence Cou...
Oct 18, 2020
Whitmer Appoints Marquette Woman To State Travel Commission
Governor Whitmer on Fridfay appointed three people to the Michigan Travel Commission. Patrick Brys, of Traverse City, is the president and CEO of Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery and the marketing chai...
Oct 18, 2020
Meijer Offering Free Pickup Service For Holiday Shoppers
Meijer announced that it is now offering its Meijer Pickup service at no charge as part of an initiative to provide customers multiple ways to conveniently and safely shop its stores for the holidays....
Oct 18, 2020
Rep. LaFave Objects To Ban On Guns At Polling Places
State Rep. Beau LaFave today issued the following statement after Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued guidelines banning people from openly carry firearms at polling locations on Election Day: "I...
Oct 17, 2020
Election Toolkit Available For Michigan Miltary Members
Military service members can now access resources to aid in understanding and exercising their voting rights with the launch of the Michigan Department of State's (MDOS) first Military Voting Engageme...
Oct 17, 2020
Soo's War Memorial Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions
With an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Chippewa County, WMH will again be restricting visitors within the hospital facilities, effective Friday, October 16th. Therefore, restricted visitation is in effec...
Oct 17, 2020
LMAS Health Department Announces First COVID Death
LMAS District Health Department received notification on Saturday morning, October 17, 2020, of the first localdeath attributed to COVID-19. The individual was an older male, admitted to UpperPeninsul...
Oct 17, 2020
LaFave Blasts Whitmer Veto Of Pneumatic Air Rifle Bill
State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, today said he is frustrated that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed his bill to help hunters with physical disabilities. LaFave's measure, House Bill 4332, would ha...
Oct 16, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Four Drug Overdoses, One Death Reported In Menominee Area
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Grass-Cutting Argument Leads To Shooting Incident
15h ago
Man Charged With Using Hidden Camera In Marquette Stores
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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
