On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Houghton City Manager Eric Waara talks with host Todd VanDyke about the city’s battle with Walmart over the giant retailer’s property tax rate, and the latest on the upcoming demolition of the downtown parking deck. Hear the discussion here. Finlandia University President Timothy …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today: A group in the Copper Country is helping to facilitate people who like to make things. Host Todd VanDyke talks with members of the Superior Fab Lab. Listen to the segment here. Five counties in the western Upper Peninsula are considering adopting a new …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Several Copper Country school districts are bringing police officers into their facilities. Host Todd VanDyke talked with Lake Linden-Hubbell superintendent Brad Codere and their new school resource officer, former Lake Linden police chief Tom Rosemurgy, about the program, and the benefits they hope …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program: With just a little effort, your lawn and garden can be made much more environmentally friendly by using native plants. Marcia Goodrich of Keweenaw Wild Ones discussed the options with host Todd VanDyke. Hear the conversation here. Tens of thousands of acres of …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The group Building A Resilient Copper Country, which is made up of a number of community service organizations, is conducting a survey of residents’ attitudes toward mental illness and addiction. Host Todd VanDyke talked with Michelle Morgan from Keweenaw Support for healthy Minds, …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today: The CopperDog 150 Sled Dog Race is just a month away. Doug Harrer and host Todd VanDyke previewed changes at this year’s event, and talked about the need for volunteers. Listen to the discussion here. Could the five national parks on Lake Superior become …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today: Recycling efforts continue to grow in the Copper Country. Susan Burack and Carol Ekstrom from the Copper Country Recycling Initiative talked with host Todd VanDyke about the latest developments. Listen to the segment here. Turmoil has engulfed the Houghton City Council. Mayor Pro Tem …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released its biennial report about wolves in the Upper Peninsula. DNR wildlife biologist Brian Roell talked with host Todd VanDyke about the facts, and the myths associated with wolves. Hear the segment here. HAM radio training …
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On this week’s edition of Copper Country Today: The Calumet Players are planning a spring production of The Miracle Worker. Host Todd VanDyke spoke with George Wagner about the group, and how people can become involved. Listen to the segment here. There have been some big changes in Veterans benefits. …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today: Heikinpäivä returns to Hancock after a COVID-19 break. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Jim Kurtti of the Finnish Theme Committee about the history of the mid-winter festival, and this year’s plans. Listen to the segment here. The Portage Health Foundation is asking for community …
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