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 …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 15, 2014
On the June 15th Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Baraga Chamber of Commerce President Mark Massicotte about efforts to improve the economy there. Sam Ali speaks with Brenda Owen from the Michigan Association of Timbermen about a new proposal to deregulate Michigan’s timber industry. Listen to Copper Country Today …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 8, 2014
On the June 8th Copper Country Today program, Sam Ali leads a discussion with Houghton County Commissioners Scott Ala and Anton Pintar about potential problems with the county employees’ retirement fund. Todd VanDyke talks Tom Baker from the Keweenaw National Historical Park about their plans for the summer. Listen to Copper …
Read More »Copper Country Today – June 1, 2014
On the June 1st Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with 110th District State Representative Scott Dianda about Michigan’s new minimum wage law, the Detroit bailout and other Lansing issues. Sam Ali spends some time with Kevin Weir from Dial Help, discussing their work to reduce domestic violence. Copper …
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