On the January 11th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Maggie Munch from UP Kids Big Brothers Big Sisters about National Mentoring Month. Also, Marie Ryding from Michigan Tech stops by to talk about financial aid. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 …
Read More »Copper Country Today – January 4th, 2015
On the January 4th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Representative Scott Dianda and Senator Tom Casperson about their recent victories in the general election. They will also give their take on the latest local news including the wolf hunt ruling, the upcoming road funding proposal and what they’ll be …
Read More »Copper Country Today – December 28th, 2014
On the December 28th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Dr. Rolf Peterson about his work at Isle Royale. Also, Brent Peterson from the Keweenaw Community Foundation stops by. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 on AM 1400 WCCY, and 9:00 on KBear …
Read More »Copper Country Today – December 21st, 2014
On the December 21st Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Iola Brubaker from the Upper Great Lakes Health Systems about open enrollment for health insurance. Also, Houghton County Emergency Coordinator Jack Dueweke joins me to discuss winter weather preparedness. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The …
Read More »Copper Country Today – December 14th, 2014
On the December 14th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Kim Stoker from WUPPDR and Cherilynn Lampinen from Michigan Works about the Regional Prosperity Initiative. The Youth Advisory Council will also stop by to talk about their work in the community. Also, we check in with a special guest just …
Read More »Copper Country Today – December 7, 2014
On the December 7th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Kevin Harju from the Houghton County Road Commission about road maintenance in the Copper Country, and with Lindsay Hiltunen from the Michigan Tech Archives. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 on AM 1400 WCCY, and …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 30, 2014
On the November 30th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Alan Anderson from the Michigan Department of Transportation about the upcoming Lift Bridge project, and with Laura Miller from the Calumet Theatre about upcoming events and the need for funding to maintain the historic building. Listen to Copper Country Today …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 23, 2014
On the November 23rd Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Finlandia University President Dr. Philip Johnson, and continues the discussion about the western Upper Peninsula’s electrical energy crisis with Sam Lockwood of the Keweenaw Renewable Energy Coalition. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 16, 2014
On the November 16th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Michigan Tech President Dr. Glenn Mroz, and with Mike and Cathy Aten from Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 on AM 1400 WCCY, and 9:00 on KBear …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 9, 2014
On the November 9th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Michigan Tech Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret about the athletic program’s impact on our community, and with representatives from this year’s Copper Country United Way Campaign. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 on …
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