Category Archives: News
Khaldun: 'Good Signs' In Virus Fight; U.P. Adds 8 New Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 657 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, and two new deaths. Michigan now has 84,707 positive test results since the crisis began more than...
Aug 05, 2020
Trump Administration Approves $347,500 For U.P. Communities
The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $347,500 to benefit six Upper Peninsula communities. "These funds will have a significant ...
Aug 05, 2020
Gov. Whitmer Declares Racism As State Health Crisis
Governor Gretchen took action to elevate Black voices in state government, signing Executive Order 2020-163, which creates the Black Leadership Advisory Council. The governor also signed Executive Dir...
Aug 05, 2020
Nessel, Benson Warning: Read Petition Before Signing
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are teaming up to warn Michiganders of an increase in complaints of deceptive petition circulation, with circulators allegedly mislea...
Aug 05, 2020
Delta Area Transit Authority Millage Renewal Passes
It was a good night Tuesday for the Delta Area Transit Authority, as the millage questions on the ballot passed in all communities where it appeared. It was a renewal of the current millage for a five...
Aug 05, 2020
Schoolcraft County August Primary Election Results
Schoolcraft County had a number of local issues on the Tuesday primary ballot. Many were uncontested, but there were some contested race. There were two county-wide ballot proposals. One was for count...
Aug 05, 2020
Metsa Wins 110th House Primary; Will Face Markkanen
Janet Metsa won the Democratic Primary election for the 110th state house seat on Tuesday, which covers the western part of the Upper Peninsula and the Keweenaw Peninsula, as well as a small portion o...
Aug 05, 2020
Damoose Wins Primary For Chatfield's House Seat
John Damoose emerged from a crowded field of seven Republican candidates Tuesday to win the GOP primary in the 107th house district, which covers the eastern U.P. and northern lower Michigan. That is ...
Aug 05, 2020
Dana Ferguson Wins Democratic Congressional Primary
Dana Ferguson will face northern Michigan Republican Congressman in the November general election after he won the Democratic primary Tuesday night. With 93 percent of the precincts reporting early We...
Aug 05, 2020
Six U.P. Counties Add New Cases; Positive Rate Less Than 1%
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 664 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, and two new deaths. State officials also went back through death certificates and matched them to ol...
Aug 04, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Daggett Man Sentenced On Fleeing, Eluding Conviction
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Dickinson County Woman Dies In Early-Morning Crash
Apr 24, 2026
Eastern U.P. Man Convicted Of Raping Teenaged Girl
Apr 24, 2026
Iron Mtn. Woman Arrested On Drugs Charges In Wisconsin
Apr 24, 2026
National Trails Day To Be Recognized In Marquette County
Apr 24, 2026
Sault Tribe Completes Clean-Up Of Eastern U.P. Oil Spill
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