On the August 24th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Dr. Terry Frankovich from the Western U.P. Health Department about health issues parents need to address with kids as they head back to school. Sam Ali discusses the $5,000,000 Georgetown Energy Prize that Houghton County is trying to …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 17, 2014
On the August 17th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Governor Rick Snyder about economic development and the KBIC Marquette Casino issue, and discusses business development in Houghton with Susie Landers. Sam Ali previews the Houghton County Fair with Bonnie Decaire-Jones. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 10, 2014
On the August 10th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Kari Price, Andrew Burton and Terry Sharik from the MTU Ford Center about the center’s 60-year history, and its pioneering work in forest management. Sam Ali welcomes Pastor Bob Langseth to discuss the 20th anniversary of the Keweenaw …
Read More »Copper Country Today – August 3, 2014
On the August 3rd Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with both candidates for the Republican nomination in the First U.S. House District – incumbent Dan Benishek, and challenger Alan Arcand. 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 – July 27, 2014
On the July 27th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali talks with Jim McBryde from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation about the Business Personal Property Tax Proposal on the August ballot. Sam also welcomes County Commissioner Tom Tikkanen, who is facing a challenge from Eugene Londo in the upcoming primary. …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 20, 2014
On the July 20th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke celebrates Lake Superior Day by discussing the health of the lake with Colleen Mouw from the Great Lakes Research Center at Michigan Tech. Sam Ali talks tourism with Tom Nemacheck from the Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association. Listen to Copper Country …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 13, 2014
On the July 13th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks online learning with Michigan Virtual University President and CEO Jamey Fitzpatrick. Sam Ali welcomes the producers of the movie “Superior,” which is being filmed in our area. Listen to Copper Country Today Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 6, 2014
On the July 7th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks Guts Frisbee with Dennis Walikainen from the International Frisbee Tournament being held this weekend in Calumet. Sam Ali welcomes Kevin Cadeau and Jack Hartman from the Civil Air Patrol, to discuss opportunities for young people to get involved in aviation. …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 29, 2014
On the June 29th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke speaks with Brad Nelson, the Public Affairs Officer at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, about how the unfolding VA scandal has affected local services to veterans. Sam Ali talks with Dr. Allan Lewis, an expert on autism who will …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 22, 2014
On the June 22nd Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks Lynn Madison from the Western U-P Health Department about summer health issues, including the discontinuation of water quality testing at local beaches. And, should Houghton County get involved in a huge energy-saving project? Sam Ali will talk with Abhilash …
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