On this week’s Copper Country Today: Spring brings potholes and road construction. Kevin Harju from the Houghton County Road Commission joined host Todd VanDyke to talk about summer projects, load limits, and the damage caused by recent flooding. Hear the conversation here. Adaptive equipment for those with physical disabilities is …
Read More »Copper Country Today – April 16, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: On the first segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Isle Royale National Park Superintendent Denice Swanke about changes at the park this summer, and ways to enjoy the wilderness island. Listen to the discussion here. On the second segment …
Read More »Copper Country Today – April 9, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The Portage Health Foundation is taking over Dial Help. Todd VanDyke talked with PHF Executive Director Kevin Store, and Dial Help Executive Director Rebecca Crane about what the move means for both organizations. Hear the conversation here. Baraga County is working on a …
Read More »Copper Country Today – April 2, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Farmer’s markets are popping up all over the Copper Country. Grower Jake Ten Harmsel of the From the Ground Farmers Market Collective talks with host Todd VanDyke about local farming and connecting with consumers. Hear the discussion here. April is Child Abuse and …
Read More »Copper Country Today – March 26, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The MTEC SmartZone is one of the Keweenaw’s primary business development drivers. CEO David Rowe talked with host Todd VanDyke about the organization’s mission, successes, and plans. Listen to the discussion here. With the closing of Finlandia University, the national Finlandia Foundation is …
Read More »March 19, 2023 – Copper Country Today
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: The return of spring also brings the return of potential severe weather. On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with matt Zika from the National Weather Service office in Marquette about what to watch for, how to stay safe, …
Read More »Copper Country Today – March 12, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Houghton City Manager Eric Waara talks with host Todd VanDyke about the city’s battle with Walmart over the giant retailer’s property tax rate, and the latest on the upcoming demolition of the downtown parking deck. Hear the discussion here. Finlandia University President Timothy …
Read More »Copper Country Today – March 5, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today: A group in the Copper Country is helping to facilitate people who like to make things. Host Todd VanDyke talks with members of the Superior Fab Lab. Listen to the segment here. Five counties in the western Upper Peninsula are considering adopting a new …
Read More »Copper Country Today – February 26, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Several Copper Country school districts are bringing police officers into their facilities. Host Todd VanDyke talked with Lake Linden-Hubbell superintendent Brad Codere and their new school resource officer, former Lake Linden police chief Tom Rosemurgy, about the program, and the benefits they hope …
Read More »Copper Country Today – February 19, 2023
On this week’s Copper Country Today program: With just a little effort, your lawn and garden can be made much more environmentally friendly by using native plants. Marcia Goodrich of Keweenaw Wild Ones discussed the options with host Todd VanDyke. Hear the conversation here. Tens of thousands of acres of …
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