Category Archives: News
NMU's U.P. Heritage Center Sets Up New Website
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center recently received a gift of $25,000 to create a new multi-media web project based on the relationship between the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University. Th...
May 05, 2020
State Reports Small Case Increase After Software Problem
After a software problem delayed the reporting of new numbers for five hours on Monday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a partial report that included a small increase in n...
May 04, 2020
Michigan Bars, Restaurants Helped By Buyback Program
More than $3.3 million in financial relief is going to 657 bar and restaurant owners across the state - a financial lifeline averaging over $5,000 for hard-hit hospitality businesses, Gov. Gretchen Wh...
May 04, 2020
Carney-Nadeau Schools Bond Proposal On Tuesday Ballot
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SUPERINTENDENT ADAM COCO Tuesday is Election Day across Michigan, with local school and municipal questions being decided by voters. One of the few elections i...
May 04, 2020
Menominee Schools Seek $44 Million On Tuesday Ballot
The Menominee Area Public Schools have a proposal on Tuesday's ballot that would raise $44 million over a 30-year period. The main portion of the referendum would be to build a new elementary school o...
May 04, 2020
Construction On Copper Country Trail Halted Indefinitely
In consultation with local officials, trail sponsors and legislators, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working toward construction of a single multi-use trail corridor between Dollar Ba...
May 04, 2020
Software Malfunction Delays Daily Virus Report
Due to a software issue, COVID-19 case and death counts are delayed for May 4. Daily, thousands of tests results are sent to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) electronically...
May 04, 2020
Michigan Tech Students Build Satellite For Space Station
What better time to announce than Star Wars Day that NASA has slated Michigan Technological University's second student-built satellite for a March 2021 deployment from the International Space Station...
May 04, 2020
Marquette County Non-Profits Take Part In Giving Tuesday
Spread Goodness Day is excited to announce new playful partnerships and fundraisers as part of Giving Tuesday Now on Tuesday, May 5, a global day encouraging giving to support the non-profit community...
May 04, 2020
Governor Sets Up New COVID-19 Accountability Office
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed Executive Directive 2020-5, creating the Michigan COVID-19 Office of Accountability within the State Budget Office. The Accountability Office will provide ov...
May 04, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Local Lawmakers Push For Veterans Cemetery In U.P.
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Marinette's Bayshore Arts Center Announces 60th Season
20h ago
Besse Family Makes Big Donation To Build New YMCA Pool
Apr 28, 2026
Hermansville's Wendricks Truss Buying Skandia Truss
Apr 28, 2026
Marinette High School Principal Facing Battery Charges
Apr 28, 2026
State Giving Away Free Gun Locks At 150 Locations; 22 In U.P.
Apr 28, 2026
Marinette County Motorized Trail System Re-Opens Friday
Apr 28, 2026
Michigan DNR Investigates Dead Eagles In Delta County
Apr 28, 2026
Escanaba Secretary Of State Office Closing May 4th For Week
Apr 28, 2026
