On this week’s Copper Country Today program: • Author Larry Jorgensen talks with host Todd VanDyke about how a shipload of Chryslers and its crew was saved after an icy Keweenaw shipwreck a century ago. Hear the conversation here. • Todd chases European frog bit and phragmites with Connor Ford …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 19, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • The Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union is changing its name. David Rautiola and Paula Magowan talk with host Todd VanDyke about the reason, and about the credit union philosophy. Listen to the discussion here. • It will be a busy and …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 12, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Don Severa and Mel Jones from the Keweenaw County Historical Society talk with host Todd VanDyke about the rich history of that region, and outline their summer Adventures in History programs. Hear the discussion here. • Curt Webb and Cynthia Hodges from the …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 5, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today, Finlandia University is celebrating 125 years. In segment one, Todd VanDyke talks with Clare Zuraw from the Finnish American Folk School about the school, its programs, and events coming up to celebrate the anniversary. Listen to the discussion here. In segment two, university archivist …
Read More »Copper Country Today – May 29, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • Following several teen suicides in our region, Aspirus psychiatrist Dr. Jason Bombard talks with host Todd VanDyke about warning signs, and what to do if you see them. Hear the discussion here. • A new state report paints a dismal picture of …
Read More »Copper Country Today – May 22, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Michigan Manufacturers Association president John Walsh talks with host Todd VanDyke about manufacturing in the Keweenaw, and about a new program at Hancock High School that will help prepare students for manufacturing careers. Listen to the conversation here. • Brad Barnett from the …
Read More »Copper Country Today – May 15, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Bicycle season has arrived in the Keweenaw. Todd VanDyke talks bicycle safety with Tour da Yoop eh organizer James Studinger, and also previews that event, which will visit the Copper Country later this summer. Hear the segment here. • A criminal record can …
Read More »Copper Country Today – May 8, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program… • Sea Change Expeditions sails Lake Superior to raise awareness about warming lake temperatures, pollution and invasive species. Ahead of their visit to the Copper Country, host Todd VanDyke talks with Captain Mike Gordon, Katya Gordon and their crew. Listen to the conversation …
Read More »Copper Country Today – May 1, 2022
On this edition of Copper Country Today… Women played an outsized role in the historic 1913 Keweenaw copper strike. Historian Allie Penn talks with host Todd VanDyke about the groundbreaking actions they took. Listen here. After two years on the sideline because of COVID-19 concerns, Bridgefest will be back this …
Read More »Copper Country Today – April 24, 2022
On this week’s edition of Copper Country today, Todd Vandyke talks with the three candidates for the open Houghton City Council seat in the May 3rd special election. Hear what they think about the parking deck, waterfront development, and other pertinent issues. Listen to the interview with Mike Salmi here. …
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