Category Archives: News

Downtown Marquette Pub Possible COVID-19 Exposure Site
Marquette County health officials said Friday that the Kildare Irish American Pub in downtown Marquette may be a COVID-19 exposure site for those who visited Wednesday (9/9) or Thursday (9/10) nights....
Jack Hall Sep 11, 2020

Northern Michigan University Offering Free Business Class
Northern Michigan University students and regional community members are eligible to take a free course in either digital marketing, business analytics or front-end web development through The Future ...
Jack Hall Sep 11, 2020

Michigan Bans Vlanc+Piur Hand Sanitizer; Says It Doesn't Work
Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for Vlanc+Pir brand hand sanitizer after finding the products do not protect the pu...
Jack Hall Sep 11, 2020

State To Allow Outdoor Visits For Nursing Home Residents
People living in residential care facilities such as nursing homes soon will be able to see visitors outdoors under a new epidemic order signed today by Michigan Department of Health and Human Service...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

House Approves Legislation To Allow CBD Oil, THC For Pets
State Rep. Greg Markkanen joined his colleagues in the Michigan House in approving a measure that would allow veterinarians to consult with pet owners in Michigan about the use of products containing ...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

Report: Closing Line Five Pipeline Would Raise Energy Costs
Closing the Line 5 pipeline would have substantial negative impacts on the availability and cost of energy in the Upper Peninsula, according to a new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy....
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

Marquette County Residents Can Get Rid Of Old Tires
During the month of September, the Superior Watershed Partnership's (SWP) Great Lakes Conservation Corps (GLCC) crews are available at no charge to pick-up Marquette County residents' scrap tires and ...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

Youth, People With Disabilities Hunting Season This Weekend
Michigan's Liberty Hunt, a firearm deer hunt on private or public lands for youth and hunters with disabilities, is back statewide Sept. 12-13. Those 16 or younger and eligible hunters with disabiliti...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

Food Assistance Extended For Michigan Families
Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits during the month of September as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

Michigan Flags Lowered Thursday To Honor Fallen Deputy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Thu...
Jack Hall Sep 10, 2020

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Local News from the RRN News Center
State Rep Wants Study On Frequent Mackinac Bridge Closures
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Major Construction To Get Under Way In Downtown Escanaba
16h ago
Whitmer Declares State Of Emergency In Iron, Marquette Counties
Apr 22, 2026
Michigan Municipal League Staff Visiting U.P. Communities
Apr 22, 2026
Marquette County United Way Special Event Set For Wednesday
Apr 22, 2026
Marinette Marine Gets Contract To Build Unmanned Vehicles
Apr 21, 2026
Marquette County Declares Flooding State Of Emergency
Apr 19, 2026
State Police Offer Advice On Basement Flooding Precautions
Apr 19, 2026
Agate Falls Scenic Site In Western U.P. Temporarily Closed
Apr 18, 2026












