On this week’s Copper Country Today… Todd VanDyke talked with Ryan Heinonen and Dr. Timothy LaBonte from UP Health System-Portage about their COVID-19 readiness, and how they’re providing health care during the pandemic. State Representative Greg Markkanen brought the latest news from Lansing, and explained why he wants another term. …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program… The 2020 Michigan Kids Count is out, and Todd VanDyke speaks with Kelsey Perdue from the Michigan League for Public Policy about the status of our kids in Michigan and the Copper Country. See data from the report here. Epidemiologist Dr. Kelly Kamm from …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talked with leaders of four community service agencies, to find out what effects they’re seeing from the COVID-19 pandemic in the community, how the services they offer have been affected, and what assistance they need to meet the challenge. Segment One: Mary …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talked with… Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, about the governor’s extended Stay Home, Stay Safe order, and the status of the fight against COVID-19 in the Keweenaw… Dr. Colleen Vallad-Hix from Upper Great Lakes Family Health, who shared …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The kids are out of school – most likely for the rest of the school year. What happens now? Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent George Stockero helps sort out what’s ahead… When we’re cooped up at home… stress levels rise. How do …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke welcomed Bill Raymond, CEO of UP Michigan Works. Hear about resources available for those who have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for employers who are struggling to stay afloat. If you need to file for unemployment, call …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd Van Dyke welcomed Katie Schlief from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Ratcliffe from the Keweenaw Economic Development Authority, and Brad Barnett from the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau. How can we help support our local businesses during this stressful time, and …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today: Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Commissioner Glenn Anderson of the Houghton County Complete Count Committee. Census information is in the mail – find out why it’s so important that you respond… In the second segment, Kate Beer from the Western U-P Health Department …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today… Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent George Stockero talks with Todd VanDyke about the growing teacher shortage in Michigan, and how local schools are dealing with it… Molecular virologist and vaccinologist Dr. Ebenezer Tumban from Michigan Tech brings the latest information about the COVID-19 …
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On this week’s Copper Country Today program… Women in the Copper Country celebrate 100 years of suffrage. Barry Fink and and Faith Morrison talk with Todd VanDyke about the journey, and an exhibit that opens soon at the Carnegie… State Senator Ed McBroom discusses what the governor’s proposed budget mean …
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