On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Our local election coverage continues, as host Todd VanDyke talked with Houghton County Commission District Five contenders Roy Britz and Daniel Niemela. Hear the discussion here. • Faith Morrison from the League of Women Voters joined Todd to review the statewide ballot issues …
Read More »Copper Country Today – October 2, 2022
On this edition of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with candidates for the Houghton County Commission. Please note that these interviews took place before the county board voted late in the week to proceed with purchasing a parcel of land for a potential new jail, which would have …
Read More »Copper Country Today – September 25, 2022
On week’s Copper Country Today… • Host Todd VanDyke talks with two candidates for the 38th Michigan Senate seat – incumbent Republican Ed McBroom, and Democratic challenger John Braamse. Listen to the discussion here. • Todd talks with 110th District Republican State Representative Greg Markkanen about his reelection bid. Democratic …
Read More »Copper Country Today – September 18, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Todd VanDyke opens our coverage of the November election by talking with Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly about the process, and the options voters have for casting their ballots. Hear the details here. • The effort to restore many of Calumet’s historic buildings …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 11, 2022
On this week’s edition of Copper Country Today… • Host Todd VanDyke talks with Krissy Martens from Dial Help about Suicide Awareness Month, and their Community Stakeholder Survey. Listen to the segment here. • Todd talks with the new director of the Portage Lake District Library, Katrina Linde-Moriarty, about her …
Read More »Copper Country Today – September 4, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: • Host Todd VanDyke talks with Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola about school restarting in the area, along with challenges districts are facing finding teachers and bus drivers. Listen to the discussion here. • Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly is …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 28, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • Aspirus Physician’s Assistant Andy Tait talks with host Todd VanDyke about getting kids back into the school routine, and keeping them healthy and well-balanced. Listen to the discussion here. • Is this the time to start your kids in music lessons? Host …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 21, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: • Houghton County Fair board members Rick Freeman and Kathy Caspary join Todd VanDyke to talk about the upcoming Houghton County Fair, and the effort it takes to put it together. Listen to the segment here. • Todd explores the world of junior …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 14, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • Brian Sarvello from U.P. Michigan Works talks with host Todd VanDyke about internship opportunities for high school students preparing for careers in the skilled trades. Hear the discussion here. • Main Street Calumet Director Leah Polzien joined host Todd VanDyke to preview …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 8, 2022
On this week’s edition of Copper Country Today: Rozsa Center director Mary Jennings talks with host Todd VanDyke about the upcoming season, and how entertainers are selected to appear at the venue at Michigan Tech. Listen to the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Hancock City Manager Mary Babcock …
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