Category Archives: News
AG Nessel Comments On U.P. Energy Task Force
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday submitted comments on the draft report recently released by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's UP Energy Task Force. The report included specific recommendations t...
Apr 07, 2020
Governor Appoints New Houghton County Judge
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Nicholas J. Daavettila to the 97th District Court of Houghton County. Nicholas J. Daavettila is a private practice attorney in Houghton where he handles a var...
Apr 07, 2020
Michigan Coronavirus Cases At 18,970; U.P. With 37
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has jumped to 18,970, which is 1,649 more cases in the past...
Apr 07, 2020
Federal Health Grants Coming To Northern Michigan
Congressman Jack Bergman on Tuesday announced $5,138,795 in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for First District tribal and community health services. The Upper Great Lakes ...
Apr 07, 2020
Marinette Urges Caution For People Returning Home
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the continued spread of the virus throughout the Country and the State of Wisconsin, Marinette County is reminding everyone to follow the Safer at Home guidance issued...
Apr 07, 2020
Delta County Public Health Gives Coronavirus Update
As of today, April 7, 2020 at 11:06a.m., Public Health Delta and Menominee Counties has issued the following information: To date in Delta County, Public Health is reporting 109 specimens have been su...
Apr 07, 2020
Bay College To Begin Social Work Degree Program
In response to the growing need for more Social Workers in the Upper Peninsula, Bay College is converting the Human Service degree program into an Associate of Arts Concentration in Social Work degree...
Apr 06, 2020
Michigan Looking For Election Workers On May 5th
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is seeking election workers to support elections amidst the coronavirus crisis. The May 5 local elections will be conducted primarily by mail, but election workers ar...
Apr 06, 2020
Michigan Coronavirus Total Now 17,221; Deaths Reach 727
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Monday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has jumped to 17,221, which is 1,503 more cases in the past ...
Apr 06, 2020
Governor Talks Unemployment; Will Soon Extend Orders
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she hears the frustration that many residents are having in filing unemployment claims. In her Monday update, the governor said that the on-line and telephone c...
Apr 06, 2020
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Local News from the RRN News Center
USA Today Readers Rank Upper Peninsula As Best Golfing Destination
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Gladstone Man Arrested On 'Aggrivated' Child Pornography Charges
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Democratic House Leader Puri Talks Health Care At Marquette Event
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Bohnak, Downstate Colleague, Discuss Cell Phone Ban In Negaunee
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15 YEARS ON: Investigation Into Adam Campbell's Death Continues
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Search Continues For Stephenson Man Missing Since Sunday
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Upper Peninsula Arts, Culture Programs Get National Support
Apr 08, 2026
Permits Available To Collect 'Fuelwood' Across Upper Peninsula
Apr 08, 2026
UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
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