MLB Jake Rogers’ grand slam powered a six-run sixth inning, as the Tigers defeated the Bue Jays 7-3 Saturday. The celebration was muted, though, after starting pitcher Reese Olson left the game after the second inning with a sore shoulder. He’ll return to Detroit for evaluation today. The Tigers have …
Read More »Copper Country Today – July 21, 2024
On this week’s Copper Country Today: James DeDecker from the MSU U-P Research and Extension Center talks with host Todd VanDyke about agriculture in the U.P., and how it has changed over the years. Hear the discussion here. Host Todd VanDyke and Chris McMaster from the NMU Criminal Justice Department …
Read More »Tigers Return with Win – Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. MLB The Tigers returned from the All-Star break with a 5-4 victory over the Blue Jays last night. Jack Flaherty didn’t allow a baserunner through five innings. He left the game in the sixth, after giving up a two-run homer to …
Read More »The Nature Conservancy Asks for Public Input on the Keweenaw Heartlands Messaging
Since purchasing the Keweenaw Heartlands, The Nature Conservancy has worked to understand the community’s desires for the space. In partnership with the Keweenaw Community Foundation, The Nature Conservancy invites the public to share thoughts on the messaging for the Keweenaw Heartlands Project. At this time TNC has plans to begin …
Read More »End of the Road Car Show Supports K-RACK in 2024
Detroit’s famous Woodward Dream cruise doesn’t have roads as open as this weekend. Tomorrow hotrodders, classic car tinkerers, and examples of American muscle will travel the winding road of US 41. The End of the Road Car Show bring many of the Upper Peninsula’s best-looking cars out to drive along …
Read More »MI-TRALE Calls on Members and Volunteers to Complete Work Before End of Maintenance Season
Local dedicated trail club members are responsible for maintaining the Copper Country’s many miles of trails. MI-TRALE will seek members to help with trail maintenance on over 550 miles of Equestrian, hiking, and biking trails. The club’s leaders say in a release that they need more volunteers who are dedicated …
Read More »Pasty Fest Announces Medieval Theme in 2024
In 2023 Calumet held its Olympic competition awarding gold medals to top contender pasty eaters and pullers. This year Calumet’s annual pasty fest will travel back in time for a medieval-themed pasty fest. Annually the streets of Calumet fill with hundreds of people enjoying the regional dish that came to …
Read More »Key Ingredients Shines a Light on Local Food and Music
Key ingredients return to fill the streets and music. And event goer’s stomachs. Starting at 6 pm tonight Quincy Street will shut down and participants will freely walk around downtown Hancock. Taking in a summer evening in the copper country. Owner of 5th and Elm Boone Fiala says that before …
Read More »Tigers Return from All-Star Break Tonight – Friday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game information. Twilight League In Copper Country Twilight League baseball last night…• Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker v Houghton Building Supply-Stanton – no report.• Garnet Garage swamped REL-Mohawk Technology 12-1. MLB The Tigers return from the All-Star break tonight, when they visit the Blue …
Read More »Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Traveling Interstate for Illicit Sexual Conduct and Coercing a Minor
A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of coercing a minor and traveling between states with intent to commit an illicit sexual act. Yesterday the United States District Court of Western Michigan sentenced Tod Stafford, 60 years old of Bailey, Wisconsin, to serve 156 …
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