On this edition of Copper Country Today… • Host Todd VanDyke talks with new Finlandia University President Timothy Pinnow about what brought him to the Copper Country, and the direction of the college. Hear the discussion here. • A major new report about health in the Upper Peninsula has been …
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Fast Pitch Softball Crush advanced to the Copper Country Slow Pitch Softball League semifinals with a 5-4 victory over Superior Service last evening. Sarah Audette earned the win, and had a double. For Superior Service, Milly Loukus and Ally Ronis each had a double, and Josie Connors had a double …
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Late last year Keweenaw Asprius Hospital installed a recycling dumpster on their campus. Now, after six months of collecting plastics, paper, and other recyclable items, the hospital hauled away their first full collection. In total, Keweenaw Aspirus’ recycling collected 1.44 tons of material. That same weight is equivalent to America’s …
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Downtown Houghton will fill up with bikes and cyclists next week, as Tour Da Yoop, Eh? makes their way through the Copper Country stage. Inspired by the great western Upper Peninsula participation and enthusiasm for cycling, Dan Dalquist and Gary Perala, petitioned Houghton to declare August 2nd as an annual …
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Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. Fast Pitch Softball On the opening night of the Copper Country Fast Pitch Softball League tournament… • Tervo Agency jumped out to an early lead, and mercied Superior National Bank 15 to 5. Olivia Wakeham earned the win, striking out nine. …
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The Ontonagon County Fair takes place this weekend at the fairgrounds in Greenland. Exhibits, animals and entries in the pie and sweet treat contests can be checked in beginning at noon today. The Lions Club breakfast starts at 8 tomorrow morning. The craft and vendor show opens at 10, and …
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A Baraga man has been named to the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Rodney Loonsfoot is a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Council Member, and Tribal Veteran Service Officer for The KBIC. Loonsfoot served in the Marine Corps and the Michigan National Guard. Loonsfoot will represent independent veterans …
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Stamp sand beaches are a common sight throughout the Upper Peninsula’s Lake Superior shoreline. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Coastal Engineer, Dr. Jim Selegean, says that understanding the process of erosion is very important for Michigan to protect it’s thousands of miles of coastline. Each location where stamp sand beaches …
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The Portage Health Foundation enjoys recognizing the amazing work done by volunteers throughout the Copper Country. The foundation is introducing a new recognition program, Do Good in the Copper Country. The program plans to feature a volunteer from any organization in the region, each month. Portage Health Foundation knows that …
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At a low-key Houghton City Council meeting last night, councilors voted to advance a slight change to the parking enforcement code. The adjustment will allow the council to confirm future parking fee changes as a resolution, instead of as a full ordinance. Officials anticipate that will allow more flexibility as …
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