Category Archives: News
State Rep. Prestin Given Leadership Position On House Energy Committee
State Representative Dave Prestin on Thursday was appointed by Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, to serve as Majority Vice-Chair of the House Energy Committee. He will also serve as a member of ...
Jan 31, 2025
Upper Peninsula Unemployment Rate Increases Sharply In December
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates advanced in 15 of Michigan's 17 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management &...
Jan 31, 2025
DNR Proposing Walleye Regulation Changes In Dickinson, Iron County Lakes
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites the public to meet in person Monday, Feb. 10, to discuss walleye regulation changes for several lakes located in Dickinson and Iron counties. The p...
Jan 31, 2025
Group Formed To Explore Options For Reuse Of Old UWGB-Marinette Campus
A new public, non-profit corporation has been created to bring the skills, interest, and actions of local citizens together to work with local government and infrastructure decision makers to preserve...
Jan 31, 2025
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital CEO Bertapelle Announces Resignation
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) announced that Andy Bertapelle, its Chief Executive Officer, has made the decision to step down from his role, effective April 4, 2025. Mr. Bertapelle has served as...
Jan 30, 2025
Beacon House, Trillium House To Benefit From Superior Health Foundation Gala
The Superior Health Foundation (SHF) is proud to announce its nonprofit partners for the upcoming 2025 Gala, set to take place on September 27, 2025, at the Northern Center on the campus of Northern M...
Jan 30, 2025
Michigan Potato Producers To Vote On Proposed Changes To Marketing Program
Michigan potato producers will have an opportunity to vote to decide whether to accept the proposed amendment to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural...
Jan 30, 2025
Bay College Hosting Artist Talk Thursday For New Display In Hartwig Gallery
Bay College announces the exhibition, Home, which will feature the work of visiting artist Laura Maze in the Hartwig Gallery on the Escanaba Bay College Campus. The Artist Talk will take place in the ...
Jan 30, 2025
Berry Family Donates $3.5 Million To NMU; Running Total Passes $10 Million
Northern Michigan University alumnus John Berry Jr. has continued the philanthropic legacy passed down by his grandfather and father, whose entrepreneurial success heading the largest Yellow Pages adv...
Jan 30, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Senator Peters Will Not Run For Re-Election In 2026
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released a statement and video to announce he will not seek reelection in 2026. Below are excerpts from his statement. For the full statement, click here. "I have alway...
Jan 28, 2025
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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPAWS Holiday Cat Adoption Event This Weekend
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Marquette St. Vincent DePaul Planning Expansion Of Facility
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Escanaba Man Convicted Of Murdering Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend
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BE NICE: Annual 'Spread Goodness Day' Set For This Friday
Mar 12, 2026
Red Cross Holding Blood Drives Across Upper Peninsula
Mar 12, 2026
300 AND THEN SOME: Keweenaw Reaches Snow Milestone
Mar 12, 2026
Four Illinois Visitors Fined, Banned For Vandalism At Pictured Rocks
Mar 12, 2026
DNR Outlines Fish Survey Results From Lakes Superior, Michigan
Mar 11, 2026
Upper Peninsula Receives $1.3 Million In Arts, Culture Funding
Mar 11, 2026
