On this edition of Copper Country Today… • Host Todd VanDyke talks with new Finlandia University President Timothy Pinnow about what brought him to the Copper Country, and the direction of the college. Hear the discussion here. • A major new report about health in the Upper Peninsula has been …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 24, 2022
On this week’s Copper Country Today program, host Todd VanDyke talks with the four candidates running for the Republican nomination for Houghton County District Two Commissioner in the August 2 primary election. Meet Richard Nye and Joel Keranen here. Meet Glenn Schuldt and Lou Ambuehl here. Copper Country Today airs …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 17, 2022
In advance of the upcoming August 2nd primary, host Todd VanDyke spoke with State House candidates for the 109th District, which now includes Baraga County. Hear the interview with Democrats Jenn Hill and Joe Boogren here. Hear the interview with Republicans Ron Gray and Melody Wagner here. Copper Country Today …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 10, 2022
In a program that was scheduled to air July 2nd, but was delayed because of a technical issue, 38th State Senator and re-election candidate Ed McBroom, and challenger Matthew Furyk talk with host Todd VanDyke about their views and candidacies in advance of the August Republican primary. A third candidate, …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 26, 2022
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 …
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